LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 23, 2026
23 April 2026
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Floor U.S. House of Representatives
Follow its sittings09:25 - 09:33
Speaker 1
The house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain, pastor Aaron Durstein, Hopewell Christian Fellowship, Telford, Pennsylvania.
09:36 - 10:48
Speaker 2
Let's pray. God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, as we gather in this chamber today, we recognize your sovereign presence over all time and in the foundations and calling of this great nation, The United States Of America. We acknowledge our dependence upon you for salvation, for life, for breath, and for guidance. Remembering the words of Proverbs that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, we pray for the fear of the Lord and your divine wisdom for our legislators, that you would grant them the strength and the understanding to walk continually in your righteousness, justice, and truth. We remember your exhortation to us all, to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before our God.
May this ever ring true of our nation that we all as your servants may further your peace and bring godly light and freedom throughout this nation and to the world. Lord, let your kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven for The United States Of America. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior, we pray. Amen.
Amen.
10:50 - 11:01
Speaker 1
The chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house the approval thereof. Pursuant to clause one of rule one, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from California, mister Perneta.
11:01 - 11:01
Speaker 3
Thank you, mister
11:01 - 11:03
Speaker 4
speaker. Please join me
11:03 - 11:15
Speaker 8
when I say I pledge allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America, to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
11:17 - 11:22
Speaker 1
Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania, mister Fitzpatrick, is recognized for one minute.
11:24 - 12:03
Speaker 6
Thank you, mister speaker. Mister speaker, I rise today to welcome and thank our guest chaplain, pastor Aaron Durstein, for offering today's opening prayer. Pastor Durstein currently serves as a senior pastor for Hopewell Christian Fellowship in Telford, Pennsylvania. He received his academic and ministry training at Wheaton College before entering full time ministry in 2002 and continues to serve as a staff writer with Eagle's Wings Ministry in Buffalo, New York. For many years, pastor Durstein has devoted himself to studying and teaching the word of God, speaking at churches and events both here at home and abroad.
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