Jan 27, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid on the table, there be no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to this matter be printed in the…
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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Jan 27, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to S. Res. 31. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 31) commemorating the 110th…
Jan 27, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to honor Sarah Brachman, who has received the 2011 Advocate of the Year Award from the National Down Syndrome Society. Throughout her life, Sarah has been dedicated to the important cause of raising awareness…
Jan 27, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 33) was agreed to…
Jan 27, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to recognize the 60th anniversary of the Nevada National Security Site, N2S2. The Nevada National Security Site, formerly known as the Nevada Test Site, has played an important role in keeping our Nation safe and will…
Jan 27, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all remaining time be yielded back and that there be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to each vote; further, that all rollcall votes after the first one be for 10 minutes. The…
Jan 27, 2011
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 8:01 p.m., adjourned until Monday, January 31, 2011, at 2…
Jan 27, 2011
Mr. President, for the information of Senators, there will be no rollcall votes during Monday's session of the Senate. With the committees just having been formed today--we finished those at 1:30 or so today--we still have some funding…
Jan 27, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, January 31; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
Jan 27, 2011
I look forward to putting into practice the sentiments in this colloquy. Finally, I hope Senators of good will in both parties will continue discussions as to how we can make the Senate a better institution. Our discussion today is in a…
Jan 27, 2011
The minority leader and I have discussed this issue on numerous occasions. I know that there is a strong interest in rules changes among many in my caucus. In fact, I would support many of these changes through regular order. But I agree…
Jan 27, 2011
As we have discussed, in the interests of comity and more open process in the Senate, we have agreed that we should use these procedural options of filling the amendment tree and filibustering the motion to proceed infrequently. And we…
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