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Harry Reid

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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.

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Jun 29, 2011

I think there's been no conclusive proof up until now that the electoral, the actual counting of voting, has not been accurate in Venezuela.

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Jun 28, 2011

There will be a series of up to five rollcall votes at approximately 11 a.m. tomorrow. We are hopeful a few of the amendments to S. 679 will be agreed to by voice vote. ____________________

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Jun 28, 2011

I ask that the time of all the quorum calls during the debate on these important nominations be equally charged to both sides. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jun 28, 2011

I now object to any further proceedings on this bill at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV. ____________________

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Jun 28, 2011

H.R. 1249 is due for a second reading. I ask the clerk to report. 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. 1249) to amend title 35…

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Jun 28, 2011

Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in executive session to consider the Cole, Monaco, and Seitz nominations. These are all for the Justice Department. The first vote today will be at noon on the confirmation of James Cole to be…

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Jun 27, 2011

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 5:47 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 10 a.m…

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Jun 27, 2011

The first vote will be tomorrow at noon on confirmation of James Cole to be Deputy Attorney General. We are working on an agreement to complete the Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act, so additional rollcall votes are…

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Jun 23, 2011

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 5:55 p.m., adjourned until Monday, June 27, 2011, at 2 p.m…

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Jun 23, 2011

As announced previously, there will be no rollcall votes on Monday. The first vote of the week will be on Tuesday, June 28, at noon on confirmation of the Cole nomination. ____________________

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Jun 23, 2011

I am told there are two bills at the desk. I ask for their first reading en bloc. The clerk will read the titles of the bills for the first time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1276) to repeal the authority to…

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Jun 22, 2011

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 7:24 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 10 a.m…

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Jun 22, 2011

There will be two rollcall votes at approximately noon in relation to the Vitter amendment No. 499 and the DeMint amendment No. 510. We hope to set up some other votes tomorrow morning for tomorrow afternoon. ____________________

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Jun 22, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m., with the majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume…

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Jun 21, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 11 a.m., with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. I would ask at this time that the morning business hour be a…

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Jun 21, 2011

The Retired Pay Restoration Act is comprehensive legislation that authorizes concurrent receipt for all disabled retirees.

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Jun 20, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no rollcall votes today. The next rollcall vote will be at about noon tomorrow on confirmation…

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Jun 16, 2011

Noting there is no one on the floor, I suggest the absence of a quorum, and I ask unanimous consent that during the quorum the time be equally divided. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…

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Jun 16, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 782, which is the Economic Development Revitalization Act, with 4 hours of debate on the Feinstein and McCain amendments. At about 2 p.m., there will be two rollcall…

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Jun 16, 2011

[t]he War Powers Act has no application to what's going on in Libya.

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Jun 15, 2011

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 7:03 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 16, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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Jun 15, 2011

There will be two rollcall votes tomorrow around 2 p.m. in relation to the Feinstein and McCain amendments regarding the subject matter of those amendments. ____________________

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Jun 15, 2011

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 2 p.m. today. The first hour is equally divided and controlled, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the second half. We…

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Jun 14, 2011

It is my understanding that the hour of 5 o'clock has arrived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized. The Senator is correct. ____________________

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Jun 13, 2011

Just so I have some idea, I ask Senator Thune, how long does the Senator wish to speak?

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