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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.
Madam President, as I was doing my exercise this morning, I heard on the news the announcement that 10 years ago today, when President Bush--I could hear his voice celebrating the tax cuts for the wealthy--said: I know we have these huge…
Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order following the remarks of Senators Moran and Isakson. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, 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. ____________________
Mr. President, I object. The consent agreement was he would offer his amendment, Senator Durbin would offer his amendment, and then Senator Boxer, the chairman of the committee, would be recognized. That is the order.
Mr. President, while awaiting the arrival of Senators Isakson and Moran, I note the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING…
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.
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, 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)…
Mr. President, I welcome back my colleagues for what I hope will be a productive month. This month is not unlike last month though or the month before or the month before that. Once again, our constituents are concerned with one thing…
Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar subject to the provisions of rule XIV. ____________________
Mr. President, I move to proceed to S. 782, Calendar No. 38. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 782) to amend the Public Works and Economic…
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