Senator Reid, the majority leader at that time, said that the Senate was considering holding pro forma sessions of the Senate to prevent President Bush from naming Mr. Battista as a recess appointment.
Harry Reid: “Senator Reid, the majority leader at that time, said that the Senate was considering holding pro forma sessions of the…”
On the recordMay 15, 2013
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Reid discusses Senate actions to block recess appointments during Bush's presidency.
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