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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 would hope that in the future the work that -- has done -- was done by Senator Pryor and Collins will be able to get together to create some separation here from all this shrill voice, these shrill voices that we hear that really are not…
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 6:11 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 10 a.m…
I would just close by saying this: We are doing our best to make everybody happy, but everyone knows we are not going to be able to do that. So, everybody understand that we are doing the very best we can with all of the frailties we have…
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 4:46 p.m., adjourned until Monday, October 14, 2013, at 2 p.m.
Under the previous order, at 5 p.m. tomorrow there will be 30 minutes for debate prior to a series of up to two rollcall votes on the confirmation of Andrea Wood to be a U.S. district judge for the Northern District of Illinois and…
I have had a productive conversation with the Republican leader this afternoon. Our discussions were substantive, and we will continue those discussions. I am optimistic about the prospects for a positive conclusion to the issues before…
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 2:58 p.m., adjourned until Sunday, October 13, 2013, at 1 p.m…
The time until 12 noon will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. At noon there will be a rollcall vote on a motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 1569, a bill to ensure the…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will recess subject to the call of the Chair to allow for a Republican special caucus meeting with President Obama. Recognition of the Majority Leader The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority…
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.
I would object to any further proceedings with respect to these measures en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The measures will be placed on the calendar.
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…
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…
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. ____________________
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. ____________________
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 6:55 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m…
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 would be happy to yield to my friend, the distinguished President pro tempore.
Following leader remarks the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 12:30 today. During that period of time Senators will be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Senate will then recess from 12:30…
Following leader remarks the Senate will be in a period of morning business for debate only until 5 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 5 p.m. the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider…
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 5:03 p.m., adjourned until Monday, October 7, 2013, at 2 p.m.
I would be happy to yield to the senior Senator from the great State of Florida.
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