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The motion m to conquer. Is there objection . A spokesperson for the pentagon, quote, weve been working on doing continuing resolution for three years now. Thee current cr expires the 19th of january. This is wasteful and destructi destructive. We need a fully funded fiscal year eight budget or face ramifications on the military. The leader wants to move that cr that the pentagon objects to even without the margin i strenuously object. The majority leader. I find the cloture motion to conquer. The clerk will report m the motion. In accordance with the provisions of rule 22 the standing rules o...

Us. The senate is now just hours away from an entirely avoidable Government Shutdown. At midnight tonight, funding for programs that millions of americans rely on, veteran services, opioid treatment centers, death benefits for the families of the fallen soldiers, and Health Insurance for nine million Vulnerable Children would be thrown into chaos, thrown into chaos. Last night the senate began consideration of a bill passed by the house which would erase all of these threats. The bill keeps the federal government open. It extends the state childrens Health Insurance program which provides cove...

United states house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ]. The yeas are 191 and the nays are 236. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In thepinion of the chair the ays have it. I request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Hensarling i request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore the yeas and nays are requested. Those in favor of the vote will rise. Members will record their votes by ...

Thanks. Thank you very much. [inaudible conversations]. Federal governments facing a possible shutdown tonight at midnight eastern. Members of congress are working on a short term measure to keep the government funded until the middle of next month. The house voted yesterday, passing the legislation 23 230197 but efforts to pass it in the . Are uncertain. Meanwhile white house legislative director marc short and budget director Mick Mulvaney will brief reporters this morning on that possible shutdown that is supposed to start in just a few minutes. Well take you live to the Briefing Room when ...

The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Spirit of the living god, fall afresh on us. As the clock ticks toward another deadline inspire our lawmakers to be instruments of your purposes. May they humbly seek to do what is best for our nation and world, achieving together what cannot be done without allies. Lord, give them the wisdom to see that there is a practical morality based on absolutes that they should follow. Remind them that they are accountable to you for their thought words, and ...