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Testimony on Senate Resolution 355, improving procedures for consideration of nominations in the u. S. Senate. I want to thank senator lankford whos here with us at the table for agreeing to appear before us today to discuss the merits of his resolution. In 2010 this committee undertook a comprehensive examination of the filibuster in the United States senate. That examination was conducted in response to an ongoing debate about invoking the Nuclear Option. And while in action was taken immediately following the conclusion of the committees work, the senate did take steps in early 2013 to modi...

You nothing is impossible. May they labor with such integrity that generations to come will celebrate their faithfulness. We pray in your mighty name, amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. Morning business is closed. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration of th...

36 1 2 billion for disaster aid. It covers recent hurricane response, wildfires, and Flood Insurance funding. The final vote is expected this afternoon. The senate may already consider a resolution to disapprove of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on arbitration. Now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, who is enthroned on high, thank you for the happiness we receive because of fellowship with you. Keep us grateful for your s...

Refugees fleeing violence in myanmar. Theyve called the crisis a quote, textbook example of ethnic cleansing. This u. N. Briefing from monday is a half hour. Thank you very much, indeed, thank you for coming, everybody. Weve had an encouraging morning with Member States and range of organizations where weve laid out the situation on the grounds in bangladesh and asked for help from the international community, reinforcing the generosity and the hospitality and the extraordinarily welcome, bangladesh offered nearly 600,000 Rohingya Refugees who fled from myanmar since august. On the basis of wh...

Debate limited to 10 30 eastern today and now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, the foundation of true wisdom, you extend your powerful dominion over the universe. Stand by our lawmakers and protect them with your might. Lord, refresh them with your wisdom, as you prepare them not only for time but eternity. Lord, we praise you for ethi ethically congruent lawmakers who in their innermost beings are true and honest. Give us more senators w...