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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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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2965, with an amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…

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Dec 16, 2010

Madam President, following leader remarks, if any, the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the New START treaty. Rollcall votes are expected to occur throughout the day in relation to amendments to the treaty. The managers…

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4823 To Amendment No. 4822

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4828 to amendment No. 4827…

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4830

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Dec 16, 2010

Yes, I will yield for a question, and, of course, I maintain the floor. Go ahead.

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Dec 16, 2010

Yes. To Senator Cochran's credit, there were things he thought should not be in the bill that Senator Inouye was putting together. Senator Inouye, to his credit, said: OK, it does not go in. Everything people wanted in this bill--in…

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment No. 3, with an amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr…

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I have a second-degree amendment at the desk and ask the clerk to report it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment…

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I now ask the Chair to lay before the Senate a message from the House with respect to H.R. 2965, which is the don't ask, don't tell legislation. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the…

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 4825

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Dec 16, 2010

Yes. And things that Senator Cochran did not want in, Senator Inouye, being the gentleman he is, said: OK. That is what I will tell my caucus.

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