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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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Jan 27, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the prior order of the Chair be put in place again, that there be a quorum call that would begin now and that the time be charged equally. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brown of Ohio). Is there…

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Jan 27, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Durbin). Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jan 27, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent, because of the time delay here, that the recess not start until 1 o'clock rather than 12:30. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jan 27, 2011

Have the yeas and nays been ordered? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, they have been.

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Jan 27, 2011

I appreciate very much the courtesy of my two friends, the distinguished Senator from New Mexico, Mr. Udall, and my dear friend from Oregon, Mr. Merkley, for being understanding. We had some word changes. We were tied up on words. Senator…

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Jan 26, 2011

Mr. President, it is my understanding that all time has been used under the order that is now before the Senate. If it has not, let's pretend it has and let's start the vote now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the order for the…

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Jan 26, 2011

Madam President, there are three bills at the desk due for their second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills en bloc. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 162) to cut $500,000,000,000 spending in…

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Jan 26, 2011

Madam President, following leader remarks, if any, there will be a period of morning business until 10:30 this morning, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during that period of time. The Republicans will control the…

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Jan 26, 2011

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, after consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following resolutions en bloc: A…

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Jan 26, 2011

Madam President, if all time is used, Senators should expect a series of rollcall votes tomorrow night about 7 o'clock. We hope that a lot of this time can be yielded back, but we have to wait and see. Those votes will be in relation to a…

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Jan 26, 2011

Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order and under the provisions of S. Res. 14, as a further mark of respect for the victims and heroes of…

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Jan 26, 2011

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 27; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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