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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, under the previous order, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 43, S. 953. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to the bill (S. 953) to authorize the…
Mr. President, under the previous order, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 42, S. 940. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to the bill (S. 940) to reduce the…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business for debate only, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Ohio…
Mr. President, several years ago we faced a confirmation crisis in the Senate. The majority at the time, the Republicans, were frustrated with the inefficient way the Senate was performing our constitutional duty of confirming Presidential…
I send a cloture motion to the desk with respect to the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows…
Madam President, as we learned today from articles around the country--I will refer briefly to one in USA Today: As gas prices hover near $4 a gallon, nearly seven in 10 Americans say the high cost of fuel is causing financial hardship for…
Madam President, I would object to any further proceedings at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to this matter be…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 177. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by…
I ask unanimous consent the bills be read the third time and passed en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate; and any statements relating to this matter be printed in the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the following postal naming bills, en bloc: Calendar No. 46, 47, 48; S. 349, S. 655, and H.R. 793. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, the majority leader be recognized to move to proceed to Calendar No. 42, S. 940, the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, and Calendar No. 43, S. 953, the Offshore…
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