thinks announcer: we are taking you to a brief pro forma session at the house of representatives. live gavel-to-gavel coverage of congress. 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., december 27, 2021. i hereby appoint the honorable debbie dingell 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, the giver of our lives, and the source of all hope, shine your light on your people. though we walk in darkness, may we see your great light. for you have been bountiful in your grace, abundant in your mercy. hear our gratitude for the countless times you have given increase to this nation. know of our appreciation for how you have multiplied time and again this country's strength and prosperity. our joy is found in the freedom you have allowed us. our wealth is founded on our diversity and the respect you have taught us to have for each other. establish and uphold your sovereignty over our land and your guidance in our lives. may we acknowledge that all authority rests on your

shoulders, wonderful counselor, mighty god, ever-lasting father, prince of peace. o lord of hosts, rule with justice and righteousness in our lives from this time forth and forevermore. in the strength of your powerful name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 11-a of house resolution 188, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. the chair will lead the house 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 speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 11-b of house resolution 188, the house stands adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on thursday, december 30, 2021.

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