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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, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30 and all nominations placed…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:45 p.m., adjourned until Thursday…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to this resolution be printed in the Record. The…
Mr. President, Senators should expect rollcall votes in relation to amendments to the America Invents Act to occur throughout the day tomorrow. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, March 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Mr. President, I rise today with my good friend Senator Ensign to introduce the Sloan Hills Withdrawal Act of 2010. For nearly a decade, there has been heated debate over a proposal to permit a sand and gravel mine on public lands next…
Madam President, we have before us today an extremely important piece of legislation. It is called the America Invents Act of 2011. The reason I emphasize 2011 is because it has been almost 60 years since we had the last meaningful reforms…
Madam President, following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for an hour. Senators will be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during that period of time. The majority will control the first 30 minutes…
Madam President, I understand that H.R. 1 is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1) making…
I object to any further proceedings on H.R. 1 at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
I now ask for a second reading in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, and I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will receive the second reading on the…
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, there will be a period for the transaction of morning business until 3:30 p.m. today. Senators during that period of time will be able to speak for up to 10 minutes each. At 3:30 p.m., we will…
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