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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 suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call…
Mr. President, following leader remarks there be a period of morning business until 3 p.m. At 3 p.m., the Senate will resume consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration bill. There will be a short recess around 4:20 p.m. in order…
Mr. President, 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 12:36 p.m., adjourned until Monday, February 7, 2011, at 2…
I object to any further proceedings with respect to each of these three bills. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, February 7, at 4:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 3, 6, and 8; that there be 1 hour for debate, equally divided in…
Mr. President, we hope to process some amendments to the FAA bill during Monday's session. If Senators have amendments to the bill, they should contact the bill managers. Under the previous order, there will be two rollcall votes at 5:30…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until Monday, February 7 at 2 p.m.; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
I understand there are three bills ready for their second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title en bloc. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 289) to extend expiring…
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes this morning. We have made significant progress on the FAA authorization bill this…
Mr. President, I am told there are three bills at the desk due for their first reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills en bloc. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 289) to extend expiring…
Mr. President, there has been a minor change in the schedule. It has been cleared on both sides. I ask unanimous consent that, following any leader remarks, the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 10:30 a.m. this morning…
Mr. President, we have a long way to go before our economy is back to normal. Ask any American and they will tell you: We have a lot more jobs to create and fill, a lot more homes to save, and a lot more consumer confidence to recover. I…
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