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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.
The reason we are extending morning business is the House is having trouble passing the bill, I understand, and so we are waiting until action is taken. They started at 4:30, and it is taking longer than they anticipated. As I understand…
I also ask that the consent agreement be modified that Senators be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each during that period of time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
I ask that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; that the President…
The rest of the Senators will be limited to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
We want to thank Senator Lugar for introducing the Farming Flexibility Act of 2011.
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 27, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 194. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read the nomination of…
I have spoken with the Republican leader, and I now ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business be extended until 2 p.m. today; that during that time Senators be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING…
today our Republican colleagues in the House planned to vote on a bill to lift the debt ceiling for a few months before plunging this Nation and its economy back into a state of uncertainty. What I mean by that is under their legislation…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 27, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…
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 27, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Ten Years After 9/11: Emergency…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 27, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``CEO…
I ask unanimous consent that we extend the morning business hour until 7 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask unanimous consent that we move to Calendar No. 196; that the nomination be confirmed; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to…
I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 27, 2011, at 10:30…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 27, 2011, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 27, 2011, at 2:30…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session on July 27, 2011, in room SD-562 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building beginning at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
I would object to any further proceedings with respect to this legislation at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
I am told there is a bill, S. 1420, due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1420) to require that…
following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. ____________________
I ask unanimous consent that at 6:30 p.m., I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I have spoken to the Republican leader fairly recently--it is all relative time, I guess. There will be no more rollcall votes tonight. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period for morning business until 6:30 p.m…
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