The Public Record
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.
We have been able to work things out, I hope, to everyone's satisfaction. We are going to have a rollcall vote early in the day on Thursday. It will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. It will be in relation to the FISA bill or the supplemental…
I now ask unanimous consent the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4212, and we now proceed to this matter. The PRESIDING OFFICER . Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by…
We have a lot more work to do. This will be the last vote of the day, the one coming up. ____________________
I would also say to my friend the Senator from Oklahoma that the manager will be here bright and early in the morning. I will call him now.
Following that recess, we will resume consideration of H.R. 1, the legislative vehicle for the supplemental appropriations bill. I yield to my friend, the Republican leader, for a few minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…
It is tradition in this body to have flowers on the desk of the departed. We have flying in from Hawaii now a lei that will be more Hawaiian than these roses. I ask unanimous consent that we now have a moment of silence in honor of our…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 3 p.m. today. Following morning business, we will begin consideration of H.R. 1, the legislative vehicle for the supplemental appropriations bill. That bill…
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent the Senate adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:29 p.m., adjourned until Monday, December 17, 2012, at 2 p.m…
On Monday we will begin consideration of the supplemental appropriations bill. There will be a 5:30 vote on confirmation of the Olguin nomination. ____________________
A poll this morning in the Wall Street Journal--which indicates it was done by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News--indicates clearly where we should be headed with this fiscal cliff business. But until the Republicans realize this or are…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:30 a.m. this morning. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes, the majority will control the second 30 minutes. Following morning business, we…
I extend my appreciation to my friend, the Senator from Oregon. ____________________
I ask my friend to yield for a unanimous consent request and then he can have the floor as soon as I am finished.
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 2 p.m. today. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the majority the final 30 minutes. The time from 11:30 until 2 p.m. will be for remarks…
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 6:18 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 9:30 a.m…
During today's session, cloture was filed on S. 3637. As a result, the filing deadline for all first-degree amendments to the bill is 1 p.m. Wednesday. Under the rule, that cloture vote will be Thursday morning. ____________________
Following leader remarks we will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour. The majority will control the first half, the Republicans the final half. Following morning business we will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to…
On behalf of Senator Tim Johnson, I ask unanimous consent that Jeanette Quick, a detailee on his committee staff, be granted the privilege of the floor for the duration of S. 3637. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is…
I ask for a second reading of S. 3664. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3664) to provide for debt limit extensions.
If my friend will yield, I have business here and then he will get the floor right back. ____________________
To my friend from Texas, the conference we will have won't take very long--half an hour, maybe 45 minutes. I am sure we could finish that by 1:45 p.m. or something like that, and we could have a vote. ____________________
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:45 today. During that period of time, Senators will be allowed to speak up to 10 minutes each. It is certainly not mandatory, but we would like that time…
As provided under the previous order, at 5 p.m., the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 676. For the information of all Senators, we expect a rollcall vote on the nomination of Michael Shea, a district court…
Would the Chair announce the business for the day? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for up to 4 hours. The reason for that is we have been on a Defense bill for a considerable number of days, and people haven't had the opportunity to come to…
Politicians like Harry Reid
