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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.
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:25 p.m., adjourned until Monday, December 12, 2011, at…
There will be at least two rollcall votes at 5:30 p.m. on Monday in relation to the Eisen and Aponte nominations. Next week, we have additional nominations we expect to consider, and we have to do either a CR or an omnibus spending…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in executive session to consider the nomination of Richard Cordray to be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a cloture vote on the Cordray…
I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 251, S. 1944. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to the bill (S. 1944) to create jobs by providing…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, with Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the majority the second 30 minutes. As a reminder to all Senators, cloture has been filed on the Cordray…
I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I understand that S. 1944 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 (S. 1944) to create jobs by…
Following morning business, the Senate will be in executive session to consider the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to be a judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. At noon there will be a cloture vote. I want to make sure that the…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11 a.m. this morning. The majority will control the first half and the Republicans will control the second half. Order of Procedure I ask unanimous consent…
I note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:13 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 10 a.m…
About noon tomorrow there will be a cloture vote on the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia. ____________________
Today following leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30 p.m. Following morning business, the Senate will be in executive session to consider four U.S. District judges. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a rollcall vote…
Following leader remarks the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m. Following that morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the Defense Department authorization bill. This will be postcloture debate. We expect to…
The reason I ask is that Senator Levin and I have a classified briefing that starts at 5:30. May I ask the Senator how much longer she wishes to speak? It doesn't matter, but just so I have an idea.
Could I ask my friend from New Hampshire to allow me to propose a unanimous consent request?
I now withdraw my motion to proceed. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The motion is withdrawn.
I now move to proceed to Calendar No. 238, S. 1917. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to S. 1917, a bill to create jobs by providing payroll tax…
We will continue working through the pending amendments. Senators Levin and McCain are managers of this bill, and Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled. There was a little void here from 10:30 until the vote. That will be…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 10:30 a.m. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 1867. The filing deadline for second-degree amendments to the Defense bill is 10:30…
I am told S. 1917 is due for a second reading. 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. 1917) to create jobs by providing payroll tax…
That is fine. We would have debate only on this matter, with Senator Leahy recognized for up to 10 minutes and Senator McCain for up to 10 minutes. Mr. McCAIN. I thank the majority leader.
I have a cloture motion at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture…
Following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 1867, the Defense authorization bill. At 5 p.m., the Senate will be in executive session to consider the nomination of Christopher Droney to be a U.S. circuit judge for…
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