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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, my thoughts and those of the entire Nation, and certainly every Member of the Senate, are with the people of Japan. The earthquake that shook that nation has made the entire world tremble, and the tsunami that swept over its…
Mr. President, the morning business time is not divided. It is under the control of whoever gets here; is that right? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m., on Monday, March 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 2:15 p.m. today, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes. At 10:30, Senator Moran will be recognized to speak for up to 15 minutes…
As a result of the agreement just entered, there will be a vote on confirmation of the Cogburn nomination at 3 p.m. today. Further, the Senate Small Business Committee reported S. 493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011. They…
Mr. President, it is time once again for us to get down to business. Yesterday's budget votes didn't bring us any closer to a conclusion, but it did bring to our minds a lesson, and it does that very clearly. That lesson is that one party…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak for up 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
There will be no further rollcall votes this week. We will have some votes Monday night. Everyone should be aware of that. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk…
Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 17, S. 493. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 17, (S. 493), a bill to reauthorize…
I have a cloture motion at the desk. I ask that it be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as…
I now ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote occur immediately following the Senate's action in executive session on Monday, March 14; further, that the mandatory quorum call under rule XXII be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
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