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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, 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…
Mr. President, before we terminate tonight, there is some additional business. I ask unanimous consent that the filing deadline for second-degree amendments be at 9:40 a.m. tomorrow morning. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, 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…
Mr. President, at the end of this day, it is a pleasure for me to ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, May 26; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and I further ask unanimous consent that all Senators be listed as cosponsors…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Armed Services Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Con. Res. 13 and that the Senate then proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Mr. President, Mary Jane McCarthy will retire at the end of May after more than 23 years of service to the U.S. Senate. As one of the official reporters of the debate in the Senate, Mary Jane and her colleagues ensure that the debates and…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business for debate only for 2 hours; that Senator Sessions control the first hour and Senator Conrad control the second hour. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Mr. President, the vote we are going to have shortly is about more than just public policy; it is about priorities, about whether we hold fast to our values or break our promises. There is a lot wrong with the House Republican budget on…
Mr. President, it is my understanding that we have 5 minutes. I will take that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The leader is recognized.
Madam President, 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…
Madam President, 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…
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