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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.
As I said yesterday on the floor, I have nothing but the highest respect for my friend from Arizona. I know he looks into things very deeply, and I appreciate his peacemaking. Even though he is a famous man in America and the world because…
With the tremendous work Senator Coburn has to put into this so he can finish it in the next 12 hours, maybe we can move to the bill tomorrow. But I know he has a lot of work to do on the bill, so we will have to see how he feels about it…
I hope the record is very clear that I do not criticize Senator Shelby. He has done his best. He was a tremendous advocate for what he thought should be in this bill. But we are going to have Senators stand up and talk about what is wrong…
Would the Chair announce the business for the day? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________
I am told S. 505 is ready for its second reading; is that correct? The President pro tempore. The majority leader is correct. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 505) to prohibit the…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 5 p.m. today. Following that morning business, the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Gary Taranto to be a U.S. circuit judge for…
The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2 p.m. today. Both the majority and minority have caucus meetings. Cloture was filed on the nomination this morning. If no agreement is reached, we are going to vote Saturday morning. I hope we can…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume executive session to consider the nomination of John Brennan to be the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. I ask unanimous consent that the time until 12:30 and the time from 2:00…
Would my friend yield without losing for the floor for a unanimous consent request?
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 7:15 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at 9:30 a.m…
There will be a cloture vote, then, Mr. President, on the Halligan nomination at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. ____________________
Following leader remarks today, the Senate will be in morning business until 11:45 a.m., with the majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 minutes. Following morning business the Senate will…
There will be at least one rollcall vote tomorrow at 12:15 p.m. on the Paul amendment to S. Res. 64. ____________________
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 6:32 p.m., stands adjourned until Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 10 a.m…
I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Donnelly). The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We…
Legal scholars have said, and I have read, that they believe the DC Circuit is just a little bit below the Supreme Court; that it hears cases of such significance. That is why it was established some 65 years ago: to take care of cases the…
I ask the chairman of the Judiciary Committee to explain to everyone within the sound of our voices how important the DC Circuit is to our country.
Following leader remarks the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5 p.m. today. Following that morning business, the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the Chen and Failla nominations to be U.S. district…
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for 1 hour. The Republicans will control the first half, the majority the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the American…
I appreciate very much my friend from Iowa allowing me to proceed. I would just note for the record that I have only had two U.S. Senators visit me in my home in Searchlight. He is one of them. ____________________
At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, there will be up to two rollcall votes on confirmation of the Chen and Failla nominations, both U.S. district judge nominees for New York. ____________________
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:59 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 10 a.m…
At a time to be determined, there will be two cloture votes on motions to proceed to sequestration-related bills offered by the majority leader and Republican leader, respectively. Senators will be notified when those votes are scheduled…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with the majority controlling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans the final 30 minutes. Yesterday, the Finance Committee reported the nomination of Jacob Lew…
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