I think there is a consent in effect that Senator Baucus would control a half hour and Senator Schumer would control a half hour of the time. If not, I ask unanimous consent that that be so. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…
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.
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message to H.R. 4853, which is the legislative vehicle for the tax cut extensions. Under a time agreement, there is up to 2 hours of debate…
Mr. President, S. 4006 is at the desk and due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4006) to provide for the use of unobligated…
I object to any further proceeding with respect to this bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
Madam President, I would like to tell the Senate what the schedule is going to be, but we can't do that unless we are able to hear each other. The Republican leader and I had a conversation this morning, and here is how we are going to…
Yes. Mr. McCONNELL. Is it not correct that we need Senators to be here Tuesday morning in that regard?
That is true. We are going to have to start early Tuesday morning. We need to complete the impeachment as quickly as we can to make sure everything is fair, and we will make sure that is the case. We expect some work to be done on Tuesday…
Mr. President, I had hoped we would be able to come to agreement with Republicans to hold votes today to protect middle-class families. But the Republican caucus would not agree, so we will have a series of votes tomorrow on the tax rates…
I suggest the absence of quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, would my friend, the distinguished chairman of the Finance Committee, yield?
Mr. President, I think it is appropriate that everyone be notified there will be no rollcall votes today. We are still working on what time it will be tomorrow. But we, as everyone knows and I have said here--this is the third time--we…
Mr. President, I have been in touch with Senator McConnell, and he knows I am asking this consent agreement. I ask unanimous consent that at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow morning, December 4, the Senate proceed to vote on the motion to invoke…





