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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 the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings and that the time during the recess count postcloture on the Cordray nomination. I express my appreciation for the strong vote…
I ask unanimous consent that the time be equally divided. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Would the Senator withhold that request?
What I should have done and will do now is ask unanimous consent that the time during this quorum call be divided equally on both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Absolutely. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona is recognized. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, we are going to move forward to the Cordray nomination, which has been held up for some period of time. I would like to thank everybody…
At 11 there will be a cloture vote on the nomination of Richard Cordray to be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. If cloture is invoked, there will be up to 8 hours of debate on the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who…
I object to this. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
what is the business before this body? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). The motion to proceed to S. 1238 is pending. ____________________
reserving the right to object, I know a lot of people want to say some real nice things about this good man, but we are going to have to do it later. We have a lot of things to do. As he will learn, the Senate is not always as punctual as…
what is the business before the Senate? The VICE PRESIDENT. The swearing in of the Senator from Massachusetts. ____________________
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask unanimous consent that the time until 11 a.m. be equally divided and controlled. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of Calendar No. 51. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the nomination. The…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs' Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 16, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 16, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Banking, Housing…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on…
I ask unanimous consent the Senate resume legislative session and proceed to a period of morning business with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator…
I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 16, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate…
I will talk for a minute about the National Labor Relations Board nominees. The NLRB has helped to protect the rights and safety of workers for about 80 years. It is a vitally important watchdog for working Americans. It is also important…
did my friend from Idaho suggest the absence of a quorum? The PRESIDING OFFICER. No, he did not.
we may have a way forward on this. I feel very confident, as you know. That is why we need the time. So what we are going to do is go into a quorum. I think everyone would be well advised, if they wish, to talk about substantive matters…
I am told S. 1292 is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1292) to prohibit the funding of the Patient Protection and…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 16, 2013, at 10 a.m., to hold a hearing entitled, ``A Hearing on S. 980, The Embassy Security and Personnel…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet, during the session of the Senate, in order to conduct a hearing entitled ``Pooled Retirement Plans: Closing the Retirement Plan…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 16, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
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