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Harry Reid is a former United States Senator from Nevada, serving from 1987 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Reid held the position of Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015, making him one of the most powerful figures in the Senate during his tenure. He was known for his leadership on various issues, including healthcare reform and economic recovery efforts following the 2008 financial crisis. Reid played a significant role in passing the Affordable Care Act and was a strong advocate for renewable energy and land conservation in Nevada.
I ask unanimous consent that the Levin amendment to the concurrent resolution, which is at the desk, be agreed to; the concurrent resolution, as amended, be agreed to; that a Levin amendment to the preamble, which is at the desk, be agreed…
There are four measures at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the measures by title for a second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 84) making…
I move to proceed to Calendar No. 211, S. 1569, the debt limit bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 211, S. 1569, a bill to…
Following leader remarks the time until 1 p.m. will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders and their designees. At 1 p.m. the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair for a special caucus meeting with the…
The President issued a warning to Congress: The full consequences of a default by the United States--or even the prospect of a default by the United States--are impossible to predict and awesome to contemplate. Denigration of the full…
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:45 p.m., adjourned until Friday, October 11, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.
it is very hard to find, on occasion, common ground in Washington. Of late, it has been hard all the time. There is one thing on which Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree: there is no more important issue before Congress than…
I would object to any further proceedings with respect to these measures en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
I move to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent Senators, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the…
There are two measures at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1569) to ensure the complete and…
Following leader remarks the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 2 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. ____________________
I think on this issue it would be the best way to proceed; that we can do something together, and hopefully the White House will be in on what we are trying to do. So I ask my friend to renew this at 4 o'clock. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…
Reserving the right to object, would my friend agree that we have just learned that the President said he would solve this in the next hour. Would my friend be willing to wait until 4 o'clock today and renew his request at that time if it…
That is fine. That is our plan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, I say to my colleagues, I bring to your attention two events today that I think deserve our…
I now ask for a second reading en bloc and ask that my objection appear in the Record on both measures. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The measures will be read for the second time on the next legislative day…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…
OK. So following Senator McConnell, I will call upon Senator Durbin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republican leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I appreciate the comments of my good friend, the majority leader. I might say, however, that…
As soon as I finish my remarks, we will enter into an agreement on how the speakers will go forward. The shutdown of the Federal Government is now affecting some families more than others. It is affecting families who are the most…
I ask unanimous consent that Senator McConnell be recognized, which we really do not need consent for him. He has time under his leader time. Following his statement I ask unanimous consent that Senator McCain be recognized for 15 minutes…
I say, Madam President, through the Chair to my friend: three Democrats, two Republicans. It does not sound too outrageous to me. So would the Senator object to that?
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during that period of time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Yes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. Is there objection to the modified request?
Regular order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the modified request?
Regular order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard to the modified request. Is there objection to the original request?
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