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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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Mar 10, 2011

Mr. President, I am disappointed that I had to file cloture on a bill as important as this one. We were going to have a new day in the Senate. I think it is really too bad. This is the small business innovation bill, and everyone knows we…

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Mar 10, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Mar 10, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 41; that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, there be no intervening…

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Mar 10, 2011

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 the assistant majority leader of the Senate, Richard Durbin. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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Mar 10, 2011

Mr. President, Senators should expect two rollcall votes beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The first vote will be on confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 10, the nomination of James Emanuel Boasberg, of the District of Columbia, to be…

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Mar 10, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent on Monday, March 14, at 4:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 10; that there be 1 hour of debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding…

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Mar 9, 2011

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 that any statements relating to the measure be…

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Mar 9, 2011

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 that any statements relating to the measure be…

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Mar 9, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 97. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk…

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Mar 9, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 519 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Mar 9, 2011

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 149. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant…

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Mar 9, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, March 10, at 2:15 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 7; that there be 15 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or…

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