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. eternal god, listen to our words. hear our solace. you are our rock of safety. we continue to trust to you protect our nation and

the speaker pro tempore: is it your sense that the -- reporter: is it your sense that the atrocities we're seeing in bucha come from putin or his senior officials or sit forces acting on their own? jake: i don't want to get into specific intelligence related to bucha at this point but what i will say as i said at the outset, even before the invasion happened, we shared information with the public and the press including from this podium that russia was intending, as a matter of policy, not as a matter of one guy in a unit, in a suburb of kyiv, but as a matter of policy in this war, to kill dissidents, to kill those who caused problems for the occupation, and to impose a reign of terror across occupied territories within ukraine. that's what we are seeing play out. we do not believe this is just a random accident or the rogue act of a particular individual. we believe that this was part of the plan. we declared it. from this podium as part of the plan. and now we are seeing it play out in real life in living color in these terrible, tragic images come from bucha. reporter: i know you

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 27, 2022. i hereby appoint the honorable bonnie watson coleman to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 10, 2022, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority

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and the speaker pro tempore, mse albright would be of the two of you standing here, presiding here and giving tribute to an extraordinary woman who must have been particularly for women, an exroorld example of success, of focus and intellect of achievement. and i thank the gentlelady from michigan, ms. slotkin for taking this special order. at the national cathedral, the qua treed drail, america's qua dread dale we will remember the extraordinary life of former secretary of state madeleine albright. she was a dear and valued friend for over 35 years. and as the chair of the helskinki commission, i worked closely with her for years, for a decade that i was chair. secretarial bright was a diplomat, a teacher and mentor who serve in our diplomatic core. she was an authored who urged us to see the untapped possibilities in our world and not to ignore the dangers that confronted our country and freedom and democracy. secretarial bright was someone who never forgot the experience of being a refugee of war and genocide and gave her to confront the enemies of freedom and human rights and fled

the speaker pro tempore: so, we've been in touch with the ukrainians overnight, which they said they struck the ship with anti-ship missiles. we don't have the capacity at this point to verify that. but certainly, the way this unfolded, it's a big blow to russia. this is their flagship, the moscow. >> the weighted son molda big load to russia. they have been forced to and they have now been forced to admit it has been badly damaged and they had to choose between two stories. one story is that it was just incompetence and the other was they were under attack and neither is a particularly good outcome for them. >> would you expect based on their cruise missiles or the other armaments we provided to the ukrainians more incidents would be like this, more ships would be damaged severely? >> well, without getting into sensitive operational issues, the president did go to nato and indicated to our allies we're looking to facilitate the coastal defense and anti-ship missiles. that's been actively worked. and i'll leave it at that. >> ok. so, recently the president, the administration provide

the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess until 2:00 p.m. today. >> because of her extreme ideology, because she wasn't in the mainstream. for example, in the speech i'm referring to, before the federalist society, she railed against the role of government claiming that government results in war in the streets. this is direct quoting. and families under siege >> it was this extreme ideology that led to widespread opposition to the nomination to the d.c. circuit judge including from the congressional black caucus, the naacp, the leadership conference, and others. so the unfounded and trumped up attacks that just jackson -- that judge jackson has faced is nothing but a ruse. a campaign to give republicans cover for voting against such an historic know many because -- historic nominee because she is so highly qualified. i would like to refocus on what an exceptional and historic nominee judge jackson is. she has more judicial experience than four of the current justices have combined when they joined the court. she has brought support

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. pallone: madam speaker, i rise in strong support of the affordable insulin now act, which is critical to protecting more tse

the speaker pro tempore: about 100 thousand. senator carper: jim inhofe is not here. former mayor of tulsa. we have people here who have been former governors and mayors. you ought to feel very much at home. we are delighted you are our secretary. much appreciate the opportunity. the other thing i would say about our witness today is, he's surrounded himself with excellent people. in his previous roles. also here in his role as secretary because he stole about half my staff. most named andrew. i think a couple are here. we'll keep them until we get everything we want from you. your department -- just kidding. good people. you know that. with that your testimony will be made part of the record. are you recognized, thank you for joining us, mr. secretary. please proceed. the speaker pro tempore: thank you very much, secretary buttigieg: chairman carper, ranking member capito, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the department of transportation's ongoing work to implement president biden's historic bipartisan infrastructure law

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to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives.

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. eternal god, our light and salvation. you have invited us in psalm 50:15 to call you in the day of

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. o mighty god, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. strengthen all who put their trust in

leahy, president pro tempore. the presiding officer: under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. morning business is closed. under the previous order, the senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. the clerk: nomination, federal reserve system, lael brainard of the district of columbia to be vice chairman of the board of governors. mr. schumer: mr. president. the presiding officer: the majority leader. the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. schumer: as we begin this five-week work period, senate democrats' focus will remain the same as it's been since last year -- fighting inflation and lowering costs for american families. at times we will pursue this goal through legislation, as has been the case with our competition bill, with legislation to reform shipping practices that we passed recently or finding ways to lower prescription drug costs. and to that end today, the agriculture committee is also holding a he

the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. 123450 the chaplain: let us pray. almighty god, whose kingdom is everlasting and power infinite, thank you for the exemplary life and legacy of former senator

the speaker pro tempore: the house is now in order. tthe chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 6, 2022. i hereby appoint the honorable

leahy, president pro tempore. the presiding officer: under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. the presiding officer: morning business is closed. under the previous order, the senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. the clerk: nomination, the judiciary, sherilyn peace garnett of california to be united states district judge for the central duct -- for the central district of california. >> things getting off to a slower start because many senators are attending the funeral for former secretary of state madeleine albright today, took place at the washington national cathedral. today the senate will be working on more of president biden's executive and judicial nominations and at 3:30 p.m. we believe lawmakers will vote to limit debate in advance of cheryl and garnet to be u.s. district judge for the central district of california also expected today about ted nance the nomination of julia gordon, the assistant secre

leahy, president pro tempore. the presiding officer: under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. morning business is closed. under the previous order, the senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. the clerk: nomination, supreme court of the united states. ketanji brown jackson of the district of columbia to be an district of columbia to be an took her first steps are honest and four towards confirming the historic nomination of judge ketanji brown jackson to the u.s. supreme court. by virtue of a motion to discharge judge jackson's was reported out of the judiciary committee, out of judiciary by -- really wasn't reported out of judiciary. by a motion to discharge judge jackson's nomination was put on the floor by a bipartisan vote of 53-47. she now comes to the floor for consideration by the whole chamber. every day we move closer to judge jackson's confirmation the case and likelihood of her confirmation grows stronge

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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. >> madam speaker, i address the diabetes crisis in the united states and its effect on our children. in 2018 about 210,000 of our children and adolescents under the age of 20 were dieing know east east -- diagnosed with diabetes. as numbers regarding childhood diabetes climb, more families are struggling to provide the medication their children need to survive. the pressure of dealing with such a life-threatening illness at such a young age is extreme. it can leave a lasting impression on our youth. their condition can seem bleak. diabetic children can expect their life expectancy to be shortened by 20 queers due to their condition. i thank my colleagues for passing the affordable insulin now act to address this condition in the united states. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's room, washington, d.c., april 14, 2022. i hereby appoint the honorable dwight evans to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? holy god, on this rare confluence of religious holidays of three of the world's largest religions, distinct rituals and honor your presence and history and direct the hearts of the faithful to you. even as each individual approaches you, help us to see how more alike we are than different. as families gather and communities worship, we each in our own way submit our will to you. and together pray for inspiration to be a better person. be we jewish, christian, or muslim. how grateful we are, o god, that our country was founded on the religious freedom we enjoy in this season, and we pray as jews gat

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's rooms, washington, d.c. april 25, 2022. i hereby appoint the honorable andy kim to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. god, our creator, redeemer and sustainer. great are your promises to us. in your divine grace, you have given us all we need to face the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead this day. empower us with everything we need to live a godly life. a life which reflects your great goodness in a world overcome with evil and hatred. strengthenus with your divine nature, that we would stand above corruptive and corrosive selfish desire. instead, may the words of our mouths and the decisions we make and the lives we lead reflect the righteousness to which our faith aspires. may we add your wisdom to our atte

the speaker pro tempore: the pray the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chap chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. we pray, o god, this morning for all those in our communities, our country, and throughout the world who feel abandoned by you. they are discouraged as there are no easy answers forthcoming. there appears no reason for hope. in your compassion, gather them in. may those who feel estranged from 24eur families find relationships restored. may those who struggle to make ends meet find the abundance of your grace. and may those who are threatened by the caprice of conflict find shelter in your divine care. reveal to us again your everlasting love. restore to us once more the certainty of your steadfast faithfulness. redeem our world that in justice and emnity would find nowhere to thrive. then may we build on your foundation of righteousness and establish a world free of oppression and without fear of terror. for you, o lord, have promised to be near us forever. in the strength of your name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant t

the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. the clerk: the speaker's room, washington, d.c., april 18, 2022. i hereby appoint the honorable dwight evans to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, nancy pelosi, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? on this first day of the week, o lord, the world looks a little different. with eyes of renewed faith we see the proof of creation with which you have blessed us. in the emergence of leaves from the trees and the multitude of flowers from the darkness of winter. awaken us to the promise of new life you offer us, where joy emerges from the depths of our souls and hope from the bleakness around us. may we rejoice in your creative renewal in us and delight in the suns of your presence among us. we pray then as we venture into this week and dare to work toward a peaceful future that you will answer eve

the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. under the previous order, the senate stands adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on monday, april 18, 2022. adjourn:. the beginnings of your life were really quite incredible on so many levels. talk about the reasons you and your family came to the united states. you were born in china in 1983. right before your eighth birthday you immigrated to the united states. set the scene for us

the speaker pro tempore: gentlem an is recognized. mr. thompson: i want to talk a little bit about what the american people ought to expect of their leaders, those who hold positions of public trust, the responsibilities that come with it. i have been thinking about these

leahy, president pro tempore. the presiding officer: under the previous order, the senate stands adjourned until 8:45 a.m., on thursday, april 21, 2022. april 21, 2022. >> the u.s. senate returns for legislative business monday april 25. we will have live coverage here on c-span2. and right now back to booktv. >> we have seen over and over again that voter fraud does affect elections. we saw a congressional race in north carolina overturned by a federal court, had to be rerun and we've seen examples at the heritage foundation website which is over 1500 1500 dod cases of voter fraud. lastly, there are some signs that in the wake of the, for the people act being defeated in the senate, there are some signs there's perhaps going to be reevaluation. in sunday's "new york times" chris caldwell who is a contributing writer for the "new york times" editorial page had an interesting piece which he said the various iterations of the for the people act were cases in point in how the media has distorted this issue. democrats

the president pro tempore: please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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 president pro tempore: under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. and morning business is closed. under the previous order, the senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the motion to discharge the gordon nomination, which the clerk will report. the clerk: motion to discharge julia ruth gordon of maryland to be an assistant secretary of housing and urban development, from the committee on banking, housing, and urban affairs. a senator: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from georgia. mr. warnock: i suggest the absence of a quorum. the president pro tempore: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: mr. schumer: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. schumer: i ask unanimous consent the quorum be dispensed with. the presiding of

leahy, president pro tempore. the presiding officer: under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. mr. schumer: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. schumer: i ask unanimous consent the quorum be dispense -- no, we don't need that. okay. mr. leader, i understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a a second reading. the presiding officer: the clerk will read the title for the second time. the clerk: s. 402, a bill to codify in statute the expulsion order and so forth. mr. schumer: in order to place the bill on the calendar, under the provisions of rule 14, i would object to further proceedings. the presiding officer: objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar a. mr. schumer: now, mr. president, this morning -- excuse me. mr. president, the senate gavels in this morning for a joyous, momentous, groundbreaking day. this morning we will vote to end debate on the nomination of judge ketanji brown jackson to be a justice on the united states supr