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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, this is a time that virtually no one is happy with. Someone wanted it late, someone wanted it early. As I indicated to Lula Davis, we just split the baby in half. This is the best we can do. Make as many people happy as we…
Following leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Last night, I filed cloture motions on two tax cut amendments. Those votes are expected to occur tomorrow…
Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and offer my condolences for the passing of a great Nevadan, Velma Bishop. A naturalized U.S. citizen from Canada, Velma labored diligently in many charitable and civic opportunities and programs…
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: At the end, insert the following: ``and include statistics which reflect…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to H.J. Res. 101, which is the 2-week continuing resolution; that the joint resolution be read three times, passed; the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; and any…
Mr. President, we have worked hard today trying to be at a point where we could be further down the road than we are. I know the Republican leader has worked hard to try to get to a point where we could have the four amendments that people…
I have a cloture motion which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in…
On that 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. Cloture Motion
Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4853 with an amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator…
Mr. President, I ask the Chair to lay before the Senate a message from the House with respect to H.R. 4853. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate a message from the House as follows: H.R. 4853 Resolved, That the House agree to the…
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: At the end, insert the following: ``including specific information on the…
Mr. President, I have a motion to refer with instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] moves to refer the House message to…
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