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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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to H.R. 2279. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2279) to amend the Internal Revenue…
I would object to any further proceedings with respect to these two bills. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that three of Senator Bingaman's interns, Paco Vanneri, Haley Murphy, and Elizabeth Reese, be extended the privilege of the floor during tomorrow's session of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Mr. President, I call two bills to the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for a second time. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1276) to repeal the authority to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2011, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 62, 110, and 145, with all other provisions of the…
Madam President, there will be no further rollcall votes today. The next vote will be Tuesday before the caucus. There will be no votes on Monday or tomorrow. I ask unanimous consent that the pending Coburn amendment No. 500 be withdrawn…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all first- degree amendments to S. 679, with the exception of the managers' amendment, must be offered prior to the close of business today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Mr. President, we are trying to arrive at an end to this legislation. We are not there yet. We hope there will be no more votes today. We feel positive there will not be, but we are not ready to make that decision right now. We should…
Mr. President, for the last month or 6 weeks the Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, who served in this body for 36 years, has been assigned by the President of the United States to work with people who have been assigned by…
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:30 today, with the majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. Monday, June 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings approved to date, the morning hour be…
Mr. President, 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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