Really? Really? Asking God to change the hearts and minds of these greed driven, power hungry , self-centered pitiful excuses for men! What next? A prayer for Speaker bonehead to stop crying?

May God smite them (Congress) and liberate our people from the yoke of oppression. 2,000 years and it remains the same.

Eric Cantor considers himself as the God of the Nation and cares little for the will of the American People. The bill drawn up by the Senate is fair and leaves room to do whatever else is required by the New Congress. This man is and has been making a power play for the Speaker ship for the past four years and his constituents are not only embarassed, but believe that the man does not hear them OR as said earlier "he does not care". He would rather see the 98% of the people have to suffer while he plays his personal war game on the Nation. He is not a man that should be in the Congress of the People any longer than it takes to force him to leave or vote him out. All who agree should send a letter to congress via the White House home page demanding that compromise be initiated against the power play of Mr Cantor. Go to WWW.Whitehouse.com

The chaplain gets his paycheck from an unfunded "debt" revenue stream.

What would be cool is if the Russian girls from Pussy Riot would perform one of their punk rock hooligan hymns following the chaplain's prayer for the House.

Bet they'd pass a bill real fast then. lol

All the many hours of negotiations between the President and Joe Biden and John Boehner and the Senate are all for not because of unwilling to comprimise Eric Cantor crapped all over the bill coming out of the Senate. America has to realize that the Tea-publicans are the problem. They are unwilling to compromise at all. At least a career politician such as Boehner who is not an ideologue as some of the Teavangelicals are are willing to set down and discuss solutions. Most of them are the right-wing crazies that were voted in in the Republican wave in 2010.

If I believed in God, I would be pretty sure He/She would be embarrassed by what is going on in DC!! Since I don't believe in God, I'll just say that I am not only embarrassed but disgusted, outraged, livid, angry, repulsed, etc etc etc! It is a travesty of justice that these people are paid one thin dime for the atrocious job they are doing.

Yes, by all means: Let's ask for God's help on this...

Because, you know, the political leadership in Washington - that which we pay millions per year - who have billions/trillions of dollars worth of responsibility - cannot simply do their job and formulate fair, comprehensive policy.

So yes, by all means, pray.

Pray for God to end the GOP as we know it.

WAKE UP AMERICA!!!! THERE IS NO LONGER DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS, BUT ONLY A STAGE OF PLAYERS. IF THEY ARE SHOWING YOU WHAT IS IN THERE RIGHT HAND - ASK TO SEE WHAT IS IN THE LEFT HAND THAT THEY HOLD BEHIND THEIR BACKS. WE NEED TO LET THEM KNOW THAT WE AS AMERICAN CITIZENS, ARE SICK TO DEATH OF THEIR PARLOR GAMES OF "OH IT'S THE DEMOCRATS; OR "OH, IT'S THE REPUBLICANS!" THEY ARE ALL IN IT TOGETHER AND ARE USING SCARE TACTICS TO COVER UP THE GROSS NEGLIGANCE THAT TOOK PLACE WHILE THEY WERE SHOWING US WHAT IS IN THEIR HAND!IT IS TIME TO REPLACE THEM ALL - - DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS - - ALL OF THEM!!!!! NOW LET ME SEE IF I CAN PREDICT THEIR NEXT MOVE - HMMMM - "LET'S MAKE CUTS THAT AFFECT THE SICK AND POOR PEOPLE OF THE COUNTRY, AS THEY ARE TOO WEAK TO FIGHT BACK!"

OH, AND BY THE WAY; THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING GOD OUT OF OUR FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AS THE BILL OF RIGHTS STARTS OUT

"Congress shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..."

This means that the government cannot make any religion an official religion. It also cannot stop people from practicing any religion.

"...or abridging the freedom of speech"

This means that the government cannot stop people from saying what they think. It applies to many forms of expression, like art.

"...or of the press"

This means that the government cannot prevent newspapers and other news sources from reporting the news.

"...or of the right of the people to peaceably assemble..."

This means that people can protest things by getting together and having rallies or marches.

"...and to petition the government for redress of grievances."

This means that people can complain about things they do not like to the government. However, people do not have freedom to say things that will limit other people's rights. For example, people do not have the freedom to threaten to kill other people.

• 2nd Amendment

"A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

People have the right to have firearms.

• 3rd Amendment

"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."

This means that people cannot be forced to keep soldiers in their houses.

• 4th Amendment

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated..."

The government does not have the right to search people or their property without a good reason, and it does not have the right to take people's property without a good reason.

"...and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

A search warrant, which gives the police permission to search a person's property, can only be issued if there is a good reason to think that the person is hiding something that might show that a crime has been committed.

• 5th Amendment

"No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger..."

If somebody is accused of committing a very serious crime, including crimes that can be punished with the death penalty, they have the right to have a grand jury decide if there is enough evidence to give the person a trial. However, this does not apply to somebody who is accused of committing a crime while serving in the military.

"...nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb..."

If somebody is accused of committing a crime and goes to a trial, and is found not guilty, the person cannot be forced to have a second trial. The idea of giving the same person a second trial after being found not guilty the first time is called double jeopardy.

"...nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."

Somebody cannot be forced to testify against themselves in court. This means that they cannot be forced to say things that hurt their case in a trial.

"nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

Somebody cannot be punished by being executed, going to jail or prison, or having money or property taken away from them without going through the legal system first. This could mean having a hearing, going before a judge, or having a jury trial.

• 6th Amendment

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law..."

If somebody is accused of a crime, they have the right to a trial that does not take too long to start after the person is accused of the crime. The trial must be held in public and cannot be secret. The person has the right to have a jury who will decide the case fairly. Members of the jury cannot decide which side they will take before the trial starts. They also have the right to have their trial in the same area where the crime was committed.

"...and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor..."

Somebody who is going on trial for a crime has the right to know why they are being accused of a crime and to ask questions to any witnesses who testify, or say in court, that the person committed the crime. Somebody going on trial also has the right to bring witnesses to the trial who say that the person did not commit the crime.

"...and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."

A person going on trial for a crime has the right to be defended by a lawyer.

• 7th Amendment

"In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."

If somebody sues somebody over something that is worth at least $20, this is called a civil trial. They have the right of a jury trial. The decision of the jury is final, although in some rare cases, the judge can throw out the jury's decision and bring in a new jury if the judge thinks that the jury's decision ignored the facts that they learned during the trial.

• 8th Amendment

"Excessive bail shall not be required..."

If somebody is arrested, they cannot be given too high of an amount for bail. Bail is something that people who are arrested have to pay if they want to be let out of jail before their trial starts. If they show up for their trial, they will get their money back.

"nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

If a jury in a trial decides that somebody is guilty of a crime, their punishment cannot be too harsh or cruel. They also cannot be forced to pay too high of an amount of money as punishment for their crime.

• 9th Amendment

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

People can have other rights even if the Constitution does not specifically talk about them.

• 10th Amendment

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."

If the Constitution does not specifically say that the federal (United States) government has the power to do something, then the power to do it goes to the state government unless the Constitution specifically says that states can not do it.

BY NOW YOU SHOULD FEEL INSECURE AND DOWN RIGHT AFRAID!!!!!!! WHEN I SAID OUR GOVERNMENT PRACTICES GROSS NEGLIGENCE, THAT IS WHAT I MEAN AND "WE THE PEOPLE" ARE LIKE LAMBS BEING LED TO THE SLAUGHTER! WAKE UP AMERICA-WAKE UP!

A quick $300+K saved by axing the two Congressional Chaplains...there's a start. 172K and $151K annual salaries for a freaking Chaplain?

I can only wonder if he was praying to the right GOD. Time to kick the congress can down the road. WE are still at war what they are doing is treason.

Try a dual session convene the 112th and 113th Congress together, those who were in both could vote twice, one for and the other against the bill. (And collect overtime). Sorry this makes more sense than anything from plan "C" - Cantor.

I don't think he is praying hard enough!

All our leaders should pray to almighty God and ask for his help and blessing up on this country, this is where all good blessing comes from.

Where the hell does this Chaplin come from.

God nor his son Jesus don’t care about this phony fiscal cliff, money or Capitalism.

Jesus banished the merchants from the temple for heaven's sake.

Now you see why have “separation of church and state”. Religious people are generally i d i o t s.

There is no way, NO WAY IN H E L L that the predominantly white male Republican establishment will negotiate with a n e g r o.........especially one in the Oval Office. White pride is more important than Country.

All of you know this. So stop bull-s h i t t i n g- yourselves and each other.

The Republicans will have to learn once again what happens when they refuse to play ball. Ask Newt.

In God we trust. Haven't they gotten rid of that. (sarcasm)

Oh lets see a nation committing sin by homosexual marriages/ same sex marriages, lying politicians, abortions, people turning against God by promoting Him out of schools and the attack against religions that are Christians. What a lost nation thinking God will hear these prayers when we has a nation are in sin. We deserve what we get turning our back against God with trusting in the politicians instead of Gods word and law.

No wonder Congress is so f***ed up; they are relying on "God," might as well rely on the "Easter Bunny" or "Santa Claus."

WAKE UP AMERICA! THERE IS NO DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS, BUT A STAGE OF PLAYERS CONDUCTING GROSS NEGLEGENCE ON YOUR BEHALF! WE NEED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM-DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS, ALL OF THEM!

WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELETION OF RIGHTS GIVEN TO US IN THE BILL OF RIGHTS. DID YOU BOTHER TO INVESTIGATE AND WRITE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATE WHEN THEY STARTED TAKING AWAY RIGHTS - ONE BY ONE? THIS IS A COUNTRY RUN BY THE PEOPLE AND WE NEED TO TAKE IT BACK!!!!!!

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of
the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the
consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by
law.

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and
no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or
affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the
persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime,
unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising
in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time
of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to
be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal
case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for
public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy
and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the
crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously
ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the
accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory
process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of
Counsel for his defence.

Amendment VII

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty
dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a
jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than
according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel
and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor
prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to
the people.

BY NOW AMERICA SHOULD FEEL FRIGHTENED; ANGER; SADNESS; WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE!

WAKE UP AMERICA! WAKE UP! WE CANNOT HAVE CHANGE WITHOUT THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND START ALL OVER WITH SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES THAT HAVE THEIR CONSTITUANTS IN MIND AND NOT THEIR OWN AGENDA. GET RID OF THEM - EVERY ONE OF THEM!!!!

House Chaplain?

There's a @!$%#ing governemtn job that can be cut right @!$%#ing there!

Congress needs to change the rules that gives an individual so much power that bills can't be brought to the 'floor' for a vote unless some leader says so. This is absurd and needs to be changed. Too many leaders are concerned about their leadership positions rather than us, the people.

First good laugh of the year for me.

Fine with me as long as it's not the same GOD that the GOP/TEA/Dumb FUX new party is always using as a wedge to divide the citizens...

I 'm not too convinced ole god is going to get involved in something so difficult as economics when he has shown no ability to control the weather.

why should gos help these morons? remember they are the people who threw god out of schools, out of our courts, nor prays at football games or graduation ceremonies. they allowed same sex marriages, abortions on demand/murder of unborn babies, they have taken bribes, stolen from the tax payers. now they want gods help!!!!!! there is only one way, they must repent and acknowledge GOD as our savior not obama.