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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 refer the House message to the Senate Judiciary Committee with instructions to report back forthwith, with the following amendment. I ask the clerk to state that motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…

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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. 4826 To Amendment No. 4825

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I have a second-degree amendment to my instructions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4826 to amendment…

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Dec 16, 2010

Thank you, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. ____________________

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Dec 16, 2010

Mr. President, I have a motion to refer the House message to the Senate Armed Services Committee with instructions to report back forthwith, with the following amendment. And I ask the clerk to state that motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

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Dec 15, 2010

So the consent request is that Senator Lugar be recognized for 40 minutes, Senator Kyl for 40 minutes, Senator Kerry for 30 minutes; is that right? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. That is correct.

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Dec 15, 2010

OK. So, Mr. President, I am glad we clarified that. But, as I said, anyone can talk about anything they want. So why don't we have the consent request amended that Senator Lugar be recognized for 40 minutes, Senator Kerry for 30 minutes…

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Dec 15, 2010

And I conferred with Senator McConnell. There will be no rollcall votes the rest of the day. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate will come to order. The Senator from Arkansas is recognized.

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Dec 15, 2010

Mr. President, I wish to say a brief word about George Voinovich. I have watched him for many years. He has an outstanding record. He is a Senator from the State of Ohio who came to Washington with as many credentials as anyone could have…

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Dec 15, 2010

Mr. President, following the remarks of Senator McConnell and myself, we will be in a period of morning business until 11 a.m. with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. At 10 o'clock this morning, Senator Bayh will…

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Dec 15, 2010

Mr. President, could we have the attention of everyone in the Senate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate will come to order. ____________________

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Dec 15, 2010

Madam President, in times like these, we cannot afford to play games with the economic security of middle-class families in Nevada, and across America. This bill is not perfect, but it gives those families the boost they so desperately…

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