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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, as in legislative session and in morning business, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 81 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following individuals, in addition to those officers and employees referred to in Standing rule XXIX, be granted the privilege of the floor during today's closed session and that the list be…
Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the New START treaty. We have two amendments now pending to the treaty--the Thune amendment regarding delivery vehicles and…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that there be no amendments-- Mr. KYL addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader has the floor.
I would also say, Madam President, that will very likely be the last vote tonight. I have had a conversation with Senator Kyl and Senator Kerry. They are going to meet early in the morning to see if there is a way we can work through some…
Madam President, we yield back the 2 minutes on our side. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. The question is on agreeing to the Thune amendment. The yeas and nays have been ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The…
Let me finish my unanimous consent request, and if someone does not like it, we can worry about that. I ask unanimous consent that--we are going to vote on the Thune amendment; that will be a 10- minute vote; that is amendment No…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Kerry-Snowe amendment at the desk be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to…
Mr. President, it is my understanding that, the hour of 1:30 having arrived or shortly will arrive, we will recess pending the call of the Chair, is that right, until the closed session is completed? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is…
Is there a question on passage of the bill? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill, having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill, (H.R. 2751), as amended, was passed.
I ask unanimous consent that the text of S. 510, as passed the Senate and modified with the changes at the desk, be inserted in lieu thereof and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 74, H.R. 2751. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2751) to accelerate motor…
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