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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.
It is my intention to resume the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 400, S. 3187, the FDA user fees legislation, when we convene on Monday. At 5:30 p.m. Monday there will be at least one rollcall vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the…
And it is true that we have worked over this period of time--our staffs, working with Republicans--very hard to try to get something done. I say to my friend, is it true that each time we were there, were not there the next few minutes…
Jessica Lewis, who is seated by me, my foreign policy adviser--is it true that she worked for the Senator from New Jersey?
During the last 2 months, the Senator from New Jersey and his staff have been heavily involved in what is going on during the negotiations that have taken place; is that fair?
The matter about which we talk, the Iranian sanctions legislation, came from the Banking Committee. It was reported unanimously from the committee, right?
Before my friend leaves, I direct a question to him. Is it true that he is a member of the Banking Committee?
If my friend will yield, I want to make sure the record is clear. When I talked about it having no force of law, we were talking about the containment resolution. I ask this question to my friend from New Jersey: What does he think the…
This is such an interesting conversation here on the floor this afternoon. I did not have the papers. Now, I do not blame my friend from Arizona for not having the documents. I do not blame my friend from Missouri for only having a half…
We are now on the motion to proceed to FDA user-fees legislation. I ask unanimous consent that following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the time until 10:30 a.m. be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or…
I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 400. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 400, S. 3187, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug…
I would object to any further proceedings with respect to this legislation at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill shall be placed on the calendar. Obstructionism
S. 3187 is at the desk and 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. 3187) to amend the Federal Food…
There will be up to 6 hours of debate on the motions to proceed to the budget resolutions. Senators should expect five rollcall votes around 4 p.m. if all time is used, and it probably will be. Measure Placed on Calendar
Following my remarks and those, if any, of the Republican leader, the Senate will begin debate on several motions to proceed to Republican budget resolutions. Consent was asked last night, I am quite sure, that the first hour be equally…
I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 365, S. 2343. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to calendar No. 365, S. 2343, a bill to amend the…
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 6:36 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 9:30 a.m…
Before we leave this, Mr. President, I might say that Senator Boxer and Senator Inhofe, the chair and the ranking member of that most important committee--the Environment and Public Works Committee--are doing their utmost on a bipartisan…
I say again through the Chair to my friend, how many amendments does he think he would need?
Before my friend leaves the floor, I hope we can do a short-term bill. As my colleague knows, the impediment to the regular function of the Senate this year has been the offering of irrelevant amendments. I am wondering if I could say…
I want to express my appreciation for the good work done on this most important measure that just passed the Senate on the Export-Import Bank. It was reported out of the Banking Committee. Senator Johnson did a great job with his…
I would object to any further proceedings on this issue at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the item shall be placed on the calendar.
H.R. 5652 is at the desk and due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5652) to provide for reconciliation…
At 11:15 today the motion to proceed to the Export-Import Bank will be adopted, and there will be up to 2 hours of debate on the bill, and there will be up to five amendments. At 12:30 the Senate will recess until 2:15 for our weekly…
We are now on the motion to proceed to the Export-Import Bank reauthorization bill. I ask unanimous consent that the hour following my remarks and those of the Republican leader be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or…
Reserving the right to object, these amendments that have just been listed, we are familiar with three of them. The other two I have not had the chance to review nor has my staff, and I do not think anyone else has. We will be happy to…
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