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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 turn to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. As a reminder to my colleagues, last night we were able to reach an agreement to…
I ask unanimous consent that the Hatch amendment which is at the desk be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read the third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to this matter…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Finance Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4783 and the Senate proceed to it immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…
I ask unanimous consent that any statements relating to this matter be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
It is my understanding that there is a substitute amendment at the desk. I ask unanimous consent that that substitute be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, after the pay-go statement has…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the majority leader be authorized to sign any duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions for the remainder of today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I appreciate everyone's cooperation. This has been a long hard slog to get where we are. I appreciate Senator Kyl, Senator Menendez, and many others who have worked on this matter tirelessly for many years. I am grateful it…
I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 611 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 689. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant…
I ask unanimous consent that the Baucus amendment No. 4713 be modified with the changes at the desk and that the November 18 order be modified to make it in order to consider the Baucus amendment No. 4713, as modified. The PRESIDING…
Mr. President, I ask that the Chair now lay before the Senate the House message to accompany H.R. 5566. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: H.R. 5566 Resolved, That the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate concur in the House amendment, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to this matter be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
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