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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.
following leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for an hour. The Republicans will control the first half and the majority will control the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; and that any statements related to the resolution be printed in…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 271, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk…
I ask unanimous consent that there now be a period of morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
today President Obama laid out a commonsense plan to substantially reduce the budget deficit. I congratulate President Obama for his vision. Last week he presented the country with a roadmap to reduce our jobs deficit, a proposal to create…
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Arkansas.
last week was a productive one in the Senate. We reached a bipartisan agreement to pass emergency aid for communities affected by devastating floods, tornadoes, and wildfires. We also reauthorized the Federal Aviation Administration…
this weekend Senator Charles Percy of Illinois, the progressive Republican and father-in-law of Senator Jay Rockefeller, died at age 91. He had been failing for some time, and I maintained contact with Senator Rockefeller about his wife's…
I was saddened to hear of the terrible accident on Friday at the Reno airshow, which killed 10 people and injured many more. I just received word an hour or two ago that another person has died in the hospital. My heart goes out to those…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 20; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…
following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business. During that period of time Senators will be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of…
I ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended until 4:45 p.m. today so that Senators can speak regarding the tributes they wish to make to former Senator Charles Percy of Illinois. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the provisions of S. Res. 271, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Charles Percy of Illinois. There being…
tomorrow we will begin consideration of the GSP and Trade Adjustment Assistance bill. We will work on amendments to the bill and notify Senators when votes are scheduled. ____________________
today we pay tribute to the American men and women who traveled abroad to defend this great Nation but never returned home to our shores. We also honor those who have suffered as prisoners of war. We are grateful to them every day. Today…
H.R. 2587 is at the desk and is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2587) to prohibit the National Labor…
following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no votes today. The next vote will be on Monday, September 19, at 5:30 p.m. We believe…
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 11:17 a.m., adjourned until Monday, September 19, 2011, at 2 p.m.
I have a cloture motion at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture…
I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 166, H.R. 2832. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized…
I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum required under rule XXII be waived and at 5:30 p.m., Monday, September 19, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 2832. The ACTING…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 19; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…
first of all, I want everyone within the sound of my voice to understand that I do not like the Colombia Free Trade Agreement, the Korea Free Trade Agreement, or the Panama Free Trade Agreement. I will vote against them. But I have been…
I would object to any further proceedings in regard to this matter at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
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