Dec 9, 2010
The agreement is that I have made a number of different offers and have made other suggestions. In direct answer to the Senator's question, we have to fill the tree, of course. We have to work through the amendments. I tried to come up…
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 9, 2010
Mr. President, discrimination has never served America very well. When it applies to those who serve America in the Armed Forces, it is both disgraceful and counterproductive. The theory behind don't ask, don't tell is a thing that…
Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to a period of morning business with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the…
Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee gave a speech on the Senate floor. I have such admiration and respect for Senator Levin. He does such a wonderful job protecting America in so many different ways, not only as…
Dec 9, 2010
Yes, I will yield. Mr. McCONNELL. It is my understanding that it is complete and ready and, actually, we could move to that very soon--within the next hour or so.
Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, for the benefit of Senators, I have had a number of discussions with the Republican leader, and we hope we can very quickly lay down the tax bill. Mr. McCONNELL. Would my friend yield?
Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, I enter a motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to H.R. 847. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is entered.
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, hearing the objection, I move to table the motion to proceed to S. 3992, and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on…
Dec 9, 2010
Mr. President, as I said this morning when the Senate came into session, the House passed, late last night, the DREAM Act. I have asked consent from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to vitiate the cloture vote, and that was not…
Dec 9, 2010
On that 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. 4757 to Amendment No. 4756
Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, it is my understanding Senator Durbin is to be recognized at this time for up to 10 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. That is correct. ____________________
Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, we have a piece of legislation that passed last night in the House of Representatives. I received a call last night, I guess around 9:30 or 10 o'clock, from both the majority leader and the Speaker that the so-called DREAM…
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