Jun 8, 2011
Mr. President, it is my understanding the order before the Senate is that we are going to vote on the Tester amendment; is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
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 8, 2011
Madam President, 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…
Jun 8, 2011
Mr. President, I have spoken with the chairman, Senator Boxer, and a number of other Senators, including Senator Snowe, who has offered her amendment on this bill. She has not determined yet how much time she wants. We will work with her…
Jun 8, 2011
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. DeMINT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be…
Jun 8, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Republican leader is recognized. Amendment No. 390 (Purpose: To reform the regulatory…
Jun 7, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Blumenthal). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jun 7, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8, at 9:30 a.m.; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date…
Jun 7, 2011
Mr. President, 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…
Jun 7, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following morning business on Wednesday, June 8, the Senate resume consideration of S. 782, the EDA Revitalization Act, with the time until 2 p.m. equally divided between the proponents and…
Jun 7, 2011
Mr. President, I renew my request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 782) to amend the Public Works…
Jun 7, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to S. 782, the Economic Development Act, be withdrawn and the Senate adopt the motion to proceed to S. 782; further, that after the clerk…
Jun 7, 2011
Madam President, 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…
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