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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.
Madam President, as in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the injunction of secrecy be removed from the following treaty transmitted to the Senate on January 26 of this year by President Obama: Protocol Amending Tax Convention…
I object to any further proceedings with respect to each of these bills. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar.
Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask the time be charged equally against both sides. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to…
Madam President, I have had a number of conversations this evening with my counterpart, the Republican leader. We on this side have a caucus scheduled for tomorrow at 12:30 and so do the Republicans. These votes are all going to occur…
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be. The question is on agreeing to the resolution. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Mr. President, I ask for the second reading en bloc, but I object to my own requests en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. The Republican leader…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to S. Con. Res. 3. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (S. Con…
Madam President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. for our weekly caucus luncheons…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 9 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 10 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Casey). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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