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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.
Following morning business, we will resume consideration of the matters that will be before the Senate. At a time to be determined, there will be at least two rollcall votes. I am sorry, I will rephrase that. We will have other votes, or…
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:00 a.m., with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. We will not have the full half hour on each…
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 2:27 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 12 noon…
Following that morning business, the Senate will proceed to executive session under the previous order. The next rollcall vote, then, will be at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, February 27, on the Brodie nomination. ____________________
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:57 p.m,, adjourned until Friday, February 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. ____________________
I apologize to the staff and for everyone having to wait, but we have things we have been working on and we have made a lot of headway, a lot of progress. We are still not all the way there, but it appears to me that the House will…
Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their…
There is a bill at the desk due for a second reading. It is S. 2111. 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. 2111) to enhance…
There is a bill due for a second reading, S. 2105. 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. 2105) to enhance the security and…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until noon. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes, and the majority the second 30 minutes. At noon the Senate will resume consideration of the Jordan…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour. The majority will control the first half, the Republicans will control the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume executive…
The Senate will be coming in for pro forma sessions . . . to prevent recess appointments.
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30 p.m. today. Following morning business, the Senate will go to executive session to consider the nomination of Adalberto Jordan to be a circuit judge…
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 6:33 p.m, adjourned until Monday, February 13, 2012, at 2 p.m…
The next rollcall vote will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday on the motion to invoke cloture on the Jordan nomination. ____________________
I understand that S. 2079 is at the desk and due for its second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The leader is correct. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11 a.m. The majority will control the first half of the time and the Republicans will control the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will…
The PASPA grandfathers-in Nevada, Delaware and a half-dozen other states, while prohibiting any other state from legalizing sports betting.
Senators Kyl and Reid, seeking a broad clarification of the Wire Act's parameters.
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 7:18 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 9:30 a.m…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m. Republicans will control the first 30 minutes, the majority the final 30 minutes. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. for our…
Absolutely not. In considering the amendments, we relied on and had no intention of disrupting the Supreme Court's decision in the Switchmen case. Codifying the standard in statute was not intended to alter the longstanding deference that…
I agree, and reaffirm our strong support for National Mediation Board's decision in this matter. The Senate bill would, however, modify the Railway Labor Act in a few minor ways. One of these changes would modify the agency rules governing…
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