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Whatsoever. They made the argument that it makes sense to try the case and then consider documents. They made no argument that the white make sense to have trial without witnesses are and why, because its indefensible. Its indefensible. No trial in america has ever been conducted like that, and so you would nothing about it. And that should be the most telling thing about councils argument. They had no defense of the mcconnell resolution because there is done. They couldnt defend on the basis of president , they couldnt defend on the base of history, based on the constitution, they couldnt def...

God of mercy, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Bless our nation as holy days of religious traditions for so many of our citizens approach, and as the year comes to a close. Help us to look to the future with hope, committed to a renewed effort to Work Together as citizens of a united america. Help us all to be truly grateful for the blessings of this past year. And as always, we pray that whatever is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 7a of House Resolution 758, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. ...

Government for the rest of the year to avoid a shut down tomorrow at midnight and work on a number of judicial nominees today. Now, live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. 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 god, you are our light and salvation and we are not afraid. You protect us from danger so we do not tremble. Mighty god, you are not intimidated by the challenges that confront our nation and world. Lord, inspire our lawmakers with the knowledge of your holiness that wi...

Vote the presiding officer on this vote, the yeas are 71, the nays are 21. Threefifths of the senators duly chosen having voted in the affirmative, the motion is agreed to. Mr. Leahy mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from vermont. Mr. Leahy mr. President , i think were waiting for somebody on the other side. Ill yield, but i want to thank everybody for joining senator shelby and i on this vote. Its going to help us move forward, where i noted, as i said earlier in my remarks, republicans and democrats came together and worked extraordinarily hard on these appropriations bills. ...

Vote the presiding officer anyone wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the ayes are 94. The nays are zero. The nomination is confirmed. The majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell could we have order in the senate. I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion with respect to executive calendar number 550 be withdrawn. The presiding officer is there objection . Without objection. Mr. Mcconnell i further ask that following disposition of the davis nomination, the senate resume consideration of the vegan nomination and vote on the combination, confirmation. If confirmed, the motion to reconsi...