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Harry Reid

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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.

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Jun 26, 2013

I would ask my friend from Georgia, through the Chair, if I could do the closing script. It will take about 2 or 3 minutes.

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Jun 26, 2013

Following leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of the immigration bill. The time until 11:30 will be equally divided between the two managers. The filing deadline for all second-degree amendments to both the substitute and…

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Jun 25, 2013

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 7:03 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at 9:30 a.m…

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Jun 25, 2013

There will be three rollcall votes in relation to the immigration bill, as announced earlier, starting at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. ____________________

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Jun 25, 2013

I express my appreciation to the Senator for the courtesy. Unanimous Consent Agreement--Executive Calendar

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Jun 25, 2013

Could I ask the distinguished Senator to allow me to offer a unanimous consent request?

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Jun 24, 2013

I would ask the Chair to close morning business and move to whatever the business of the day is. ____________________

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Jun 24, 2013

Following any leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of the immigration bill. The filing deadline for second-degree amendments to the Leahy amendment No. 1183, as modified, is 4 p.m. today. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a cloture…

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Jun 21, 2013

At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, there will be a cloture vote on the Leahy amendment No. 1183, as modified. ____________________

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Jun 21, 2013

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 2:47 p.m., adjourned until Monday, June 24, 2013, at 12…

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Jun 21, 2013

Following leader remarks, if any, the Senate will resume consideration of the immigration bill. Mr. President, we finished here late last night. We had a lot of issues that were unresolved then. We have just a couple this morning, and we…

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Jun 20, 2013

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 10:32 p.m., adjourned until Friday, June 21, 2013, at…

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Jun 20, 2013

I really appreciate the Presiding Officer being here for this extended period of time. I am very grateful, and, as always, the State of Maine is very fortunate to have such an accomplished statesman in the Senate. ____________________

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Jun 20, 2013

Has the Senator from Alabama heard now? It is that we extend the time for debate only equally divided between the majority and minority until 8:30 tonight.

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Jun 20, 2013

I would also say this: The amendment we have been waiting for I think is done. We finally got the last signoff just a few minutes ago.

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Jun 20, 2013

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Republican whip.

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Jun 20, 2013

I have not heard all of my friend's statement. We have a list of 27 amendments that the chair has come up with that are noncontroversial. One of them I was surprised we could not put on the list because a Republican Senator objected…

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Jun 20, 2013

Following leader remarks, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume consideration of S. 744, the comprehensive immigration bill, and that the time until 12 noon be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their…

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Jun 19, 2013

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 8 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 20, at 9:30 a.m…

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Jun 19, 2013

Senators should be prepared for a rollcall vote at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. I am doing that in an effort to make progress on the bill. We will try to work through additional amendments tomorrow. Additional votes are expected, and that…

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Jun 19, 2013

We whipped right through this, but John Lewis in my lifetime is one of the finest, most patriotic, courageous people I have ever known. I have so much admiration for this man. I have told him this personally. I want the Record to be spread…

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Jun 19, 2013

I would say through the Chair to my dear friend from Louisiana, the managers have been working through these amendments. I know my friend says there is no opposition. Having said that, that doesn't mean there isn't opposition.

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Jun 17, 2013

Would the Chair announce the business of the day, please. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5 o'clock p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for…

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Jun 17, 2013

Following leader remarks the Senate will be in morning business until 5 p.m. today. At 5 p.m. the Senate will be in executive session to consider a couple nominations for United States district judges. One is for Pennsylvania and one is…

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Jun 13, 2013

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:03 p.m., adjourned until Monday, June 17, 2013, at 2…

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