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Vote the presiding officer any senators wishing to change their vote . If not, the nays are 44. The motion is agreed to the clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk cloture motion, we the undersigned senators in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of Jeffrey Vincent brown of texas to be United States district judge for the Southern District of texas signed by 17 senators. The presiding officer the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, is it the sense of the s...

Confirmed ambassador to canada kelly craft to become the chief envoy to the United Nations by a vote of 5644. Clinical right this happened despite criticism from some democrats that she lacks experience needed for the key to matt position as was routinely absent. The story continues saying that a for the vote, Foreign Relations Committee Ranking member bob menendez argued this was an application of her responsibility to represent the u. S. Here are his full remarks. Menendez i am in opposition to the nomination of kelly craft to serve as the ambassador to the United Nations. As a Firm Believer...

Hello and welcome. The British Foreign secretary has warned of serious consequences if the seizure of a british tanker in the strait of hormuz by iran is not resolved. The stena impero was bound for saudi arabia when the owners say they lost contact with the vessel. There are 23 personnel on board but no british citizens are among them. It comes after an iranian vessel was captured earlier this month. James robbins reports. This is stena impero, built only last year, british flagged, 183 metres long, now in the hands of iran, together with her 23 crew. Routine satellite tracking of the tanker ...

Hello and welcome. The uks foreign secretary is warning there will be serious consequences if iran doesnt release a british tanker seized in the gulf with 23 crew on board. The stena impero was heading for the saudia arabian port ofjubail but contact was lost with the ship as it passed through the strait of hormuz. Tracking data shows it deviating from its intended route. Iranian media is quoting military officials saying it is being taken to the port in bandar abbas for further investigations. Our Diplomatic Correspondent James Robbins reports on the latest escalation of tensions in the regio...

Lee of california on the 2020 spending package being worked and by the house. As always we take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. The federal deficit jumps 207 billion in may. Those on Social Security face a 20 cut in benefits unless Congress Acts and lawmakers face a deadline to avoid mandatory cuts across the board. Is thursday, june 13 and spending season is upon us. This morning, your chance to tell washington how you want them to spend taxpayer dollars. Republicans, 2027488001. Democrats, 2027488000. Independents, 2027488002....