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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, I have an order at the desk. I ask that it be stated. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: Ordered, that the Secretary be directed to communicate to the Secretary of State…
Mr. President, it is my understanding that Judge Porteous is forever disqualified to hold and enjoy any office of trust, honor, or profit of the United States; is that true? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The leader is correct.
Mr. President, I remind all Senators to remain in their seats during voting on all four Articles of Impeachment. Under impeachment rule XXII, once we have begun voting on the first article, voting will proceed on each of the Articles of…
Mr. President, before proceeding to the final vote on the Articles of Impeachment, I ask unanimous consent that Senators may be permitted, within 7 days from today, to have printed in the Record opinions or statements explaining their…
I ask unanimous consent that the Bingaman substitute amendment which is at the desk be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read three times, passed; the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; and any statements relating to this matter…
Mr. President, following leader remarks, there will be a live quorum to resume the impeachment trial of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. Senators are encouraged to come to the floor immediately. Once a quorum is present, there will be a series of…
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll and the following Senators entered the Chamber and answered to…
Mr. President, is a quorum present? The PRESIDENT pro tempore. A quorum is present. Senators will be seated. Court of Impeachment Under the previous order, a quorum having been established, the Senate will resume its consideration of the…
Mr. President, the Senate deliberated yesterday evening for a long time on the Articles of Impeachment against Judge Porteous and related motions. We meet today to vote on the articles. Before proceeding to vote on each of the articles…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 9; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:09 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 9, 2010, at…
Mr. President, I move to reconsider that vote. Mr. McCONNELL. I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader.
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