Jun 13, 2011
Tomorrow at noon, there will be up to two rollcall votes in relation to the Cecchi and Salas nominations. Additionally, at 2:15 p.m. there will be a rollcall vote on the cloture motion Senator Coburn filed on his ethanol amendment…
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 9, 2011
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:37 p.m., adjourned until Monday, June 13, 2011, at 2 p.m…
Jun 9, 2011
As previously announced, there will be no votes on Monday. The first votes of the week will be on Tuesday, June 14. At noon there will be two rollcall votes in relation to the Cecchi and Salas nominations. Additionally, at 2:15 p.m. on…
Jun 9, 2011
If I called for regular order, which I am, that would mean the Snowe amendment would be pending; is that right? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The amendment is now pending.
Jun 9, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume…
Jun 8, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour. The majority will control the first half of that time and the Republicans will control the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will…
Jun 7, 2011
There will be a rollcall vote on the Tester amendment tomorrow at approximately 2 p.m. That amendment will be subject to a 60-vote threshold. ____________________
Jun 7, 2011
I want to express my appreciation to Senators Durbin and Tester for their warm relationship and to every Senator here on this most difficult issue, for allowing us to get this done tomorrow expeditiously. It is something that had to be…
Jun 7, 2011
I think I have protected the Senator in that regard. I want to get the amendment laid down and the second-degree amendment laid down. All right.
Jun 7, 2011
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business for an hour, with Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half. Following that morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of…
Jun 6, 2011
Tonight, I filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 782, the Economic Development Act. I hope it is not necessary that we vote to invoke cloture on this matter on Wednesday, and I hope we can get to it tomorrow. If we cannot move to it…
Jun 6, 2011
I understand that S. 1125 is at the desk and is 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. 1125) to improve…
Jun 6, 2011
The Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30 today. Following morning business, the Senate will be in executive session to consider the nomination of Donald Verrilli to be Solicitor General of the United States. Unless an…
May 26, 2011
There will be no more votes today. That was the last vote for this week. We will have a vote on the Monday we get back in the evening at around 5 o'clock. ____________________
May 26, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany S. 990, which is the legislative vehicle for the PATRIOT Act extension. The filing deadline for all second-degree…
May 25, 2011
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 7:44 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 9:30 a.m.
May 25, 2011
There will be a cloture vote on the motion to concur with respect to the PATRIOT Act at 10 a.m. tomorrow. We are working on a final agreement. A lot of progress has been made in that regard, and there likely will be more rollcall votes…
May 25, 2011
Reserving the right to object, and, of course, as the Senator knows, I have given a statement on the floor that one amendment I understand is in his consent makes this whole arrangement impossible, and so, therefore, I object. The…
May 25, 2011
I would object to any further proceedings with regard to this bill at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
May 25, 2011
S. 1057 is at the desk. It is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1057) to repeal the Volumetric…
May 25, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for an hour, with the majority controlling the first half, Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will resume…
May 24, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1038, the PATRIOT Act extension, postcloture. There will be a joint meeting of Congress at 11 a.m. with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu…
May 22, 2011
I believe it is the most important piece of legislation coming out of our Homeland Security Committee in this session.
May 22, 2011
I believe that the stakes are so high when it comes to cybersecurity for our country that whoever holds that position should be confirmed by the Senate and, therefore, accountable to Congress.
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