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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 far as lameduck sessions of the Senate go, our agenda is rather ambitious, and the session itself is relatively long. It did not have to be this way. We have tried many times this Congress to tackle each of the priorities…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 662, S. 3991, occur upon the conclusion of the impeachment proceedings and the Senate resumes legislative session; that the Senate then…
Mr. President, regarding H.R. 847, the Zadroga legislation, have we stated that motion? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion has been stated and the names have been read. ____________________
Mr. President, following leader remarks, if any, there will be a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no rollcall votes during today's session. Senators are encouraged to be…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed to Calendar No. 641, H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, and I have a cloture motion at the desk regarding this matter. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 7; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:51 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday…
Let me make sure, Mr. President, that we have this down right. We are going to, at 12:30 p.m., proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business, and during that time there will only be one speaker--Senator LeMieux--who will…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements related to this…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 259 and the Senate now proceed to its immediate consideration. =========================== NOTE…
Mr. President, I note that the main mover of this matter is Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland. She worked very hard to recognize this important office, and she did it for a number of reasons, some of which I worked with her on. There…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 695, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by…
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