May 11, 2011
S. 940 is at the desk and due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 940) to reduce the Federal…
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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May 11, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 2 p.m. today. Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the majority will control the next 30 minutes. Following morning business, the Senate…
May 10, 2011
There will be 3 hours of debate on the Chen nomination beginning at 2:15 p.m. today. Senators can expect a rollcall vote on the Chen nomination at approximately 5:15 p.m. today. I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…
May 10, 2011
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5 p.m. today. The majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the next 30 minutes. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until…
May 10, 2011
I note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
May 9, 2011
I would now 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. ____________________
May 9, 2011
I am told that H.R. 3 is at the desk and 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 (H.R. 3) to prohibit taxpayer…
May 9, 2011
Following the ceremony that will take place very shortly, and following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 4:30 p.m. At that time there will be 1 hour of debate on the nomination of James Cole to be Deputy…
May 5, 2011
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:15 p.m., adjourned until Monday, May 9, 2011, at 2 p.m.
May 5, 2011
My colleague, who is a Member of the House of Representatives, Dean Heller, will, on Monday, at 2 o'clock p.m., be sworn in as a Senator representing the State of Nevada. It will take place in this Chamber at 2 o'clock, as I indicated. The…
May 5, 2011
Following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 5 p.m. today, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the majority controlling the second 30 minutes. The next rollcall vote is going to…
May 5, 2011
I understand H.R. 1213 is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1213) to repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the…
May 2, 2011
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:47 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 10…
May 2, 2011
We are working with the Republican leader on a resolution commending the Armed Forces and the intelligence community regarding the death of Osama bin Laden. We may have a rollcall vote on adoption of this resolution tomorrow afternoon…
May 2, 2011
I hope, as I mentioned this morning, we are not in a situation where we have to file cloture on district court judges. That is a little much. I filed cloture on this because I couldn't get agreement not to do it, but I hope we don't have…
May 2, 2011
Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 4:30 p.m. today. Following that morning business, the Senate will be in executive session to consider Calendar No. 74, Roy Bale Dalton, of Florida, to…
Apr 14, 2011
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:55 p.m., adjourned until Monday, May 2, 2011, at 2 p.m…
Apr 14, 2011
Therefore, the first rollcall vote will be at 5:30 p.m. when we return. That vote will be on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 76, the nomination of Kevin Hunter Sharp to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of…
Apr 13, 2011
Before my friend leaves the floor, I had the good fortune to serve in the House, as my friend did, with Tony Hall, a very dedicated, thoughtful man. I wasn't aware of his doing this fast. That is a real fast. It shows how strongly he feels…
Apr 13, 2011
I appreciate my friend's statement. He and I are both going to vote for this piece of legislation for different reasons, but as I have said publicly and privately, there have been very few people in the history of our country who have…
Apr 13, 2011
I say to my good friend from Arizona, we came to the House of Representatives together, came to the Senate together. When we came here, we both had the same service except the State of Arizona had more people than the State of Nevada, so…
Apr 13, 2011
H.J. Res. 37 is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the…
Apr 12, 2011
We are working on a way to move forward on the small business jobs bill. Staff has been working on this today. We have quite a number of amendments on which we are trying to get an agreement. We have not been successful yet. I hope we can…
Apr 12, 2011
As I indicated, Mr. President, we are working to complete action on the small business jobs bill that Chairman Landrieu has been so patient in helping us move forward. In addition, the text of the long-term CR has been filed in the House…
Apr 12, 2011
I have spoken to my counterpart, Senator McConnell, this morning. We hope to get an agreement on a way to move forward on the small business bill. There are a few issues outstanding and we would like to get that done. We are going to do…
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