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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.
There are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title for the second time. The clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1917) to provide for additional enhancements of…
Certainly. Mr. McCONNELL. The majority leader is correct. There is substantial bipartisan support for the flood insurance bill. We are not in a position to clear it yet, but Senator Isakson, who has taken the lead on this issue on our…
On this issue we have a bipartisan coalition that badly wants to get this done. So we are going to do everything we can to move forward. At this stage the Republicans have not cleared the proposed consent agreement. I have indicated to the…
India is the world's largest democracy and indispensable partner to the United States.
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:11 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 10 a.m.
At approximately 12:15 p.m. tomorrow there will be a rollcall vote on passage of the short-term continuing resolution. Tomorrow we will continue to work on an agreement to consider the flood insurance bill and begin consideration of the…
I express my appreciation to the courtesy of the Senator from California. She is courteous in everything she does in life. She is a pleasure to serve with. Unanimous Consent Agreement--H.J. Res. 106
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:10 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 10 a.m…
Of course; I am happy to. Mr. McCONNELL. I would observe that what I am hoping for is an open amendment process. We have the amendment tree filled and it remains my hope that we will be able to, through these discussions we have had, get…
Any decisions about government conferences or meetings should focus on providing the best value to the American taxpayers.
The next vote will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2014, on the confirmation of the Wilkins nomination. ____________________
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:18 p.m., adjourned until Monday, January 13, 2014, at 2 p.m…
This will be the last vote today. The next vote will be Monday, January 13, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. ____________________
No, he was only delayed while we had two wars going on in this country. Mr. McCONNELL. Has a member of the President's Cabinet ever been defeated on a filibuster in the history of the Senate?
Yes. Mr. McCONNELL. He brings up the Secretary of Defense frequently. Was the Secretary of Defense defeated or confirmed?
I was there, just like my friend. Things were different then, they certainly were, because we did not have hundreds of filibusters that would take place. Filibuster was something that was used rarely. In those days would you ever…
And my friend would also acknowledge that when Presidents submit these budgets, don't they propose a budget rather than nitpicking different pieces of the budget one at a time?
Does the Senator also understand that in the President's budget, he calls for revenue, does he not?
Of course. Mr. McCONNELL. Is it the majority leader's intent to allow votes on any Republican amendments?
No, it is not right, because what the amendment of the Senator from Ohio does is hurt people who are disabled. Part of Jack Reed's amendment stops people from drawing both benefits at the same time.
Before my friend, the Republican leader, makes his remarks, I ask unanimous consent that the period for morning business be extended until 12:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each; further, that the Senate…
Following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with the time until noon divided equally. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes, and the majority will control the…
Following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1845, the unemployment compensation legislation. We have no votes scheduled yet. When we are able to work…
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