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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, Senator Conrad, because of his tenure of service, had the choice to take a number of different committees. He decided to stay as chairman of the Budget Committee. When I talked to him this morning, I said: I am elated. He is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 650, S. 3650. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3650) to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Wyden amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 332 until 2 p.m., Monday, November 29; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of…
Mr. President, I now ask that the Chair lay before the Senate a House message with respect to S. 3689. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: S. 3689 Resolved, That the bill…
I ask unanimous consent to proceed to H. Con. Res. 327. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 327)…
I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to this matter be…
Madam President, we are going to continue debate, as I announced, on the food safety legislation. No one in America should have to worry if their salad or sandwich is going to kill them. No one in the Senate should prey on that fear or…
Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read the second time…
Mr. President, I am told there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3975) to permanently extend the 2001…
I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 332) was agreed…
Mr. President, first I would like to express my appreciation to the Presiding Officer for his patience. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Absolutely.
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