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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, I am not going to give a long speech on food safety. I will say, however, how important it is. I read a column today where someone kind of minimized the importance of this and why should the Senate be working on this issue…
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the time be equally divided. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Forbuss for his service to the people of Nevada. Tomorrow evening, at its Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Las Vegas, the American Ambulance Association will honor Mr. Forbuss for…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 3815, the Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act, be withdrawn and that at 11 a.m. the Senate then resume the motion to proceed to S. 3772 and…
Mr. President, I have spoken to Senator Hatch and Senator Menendez, who are the main sponsors of this legislation. It is extremely important legislation. We are going to continue to work to get this done. This is a bipartisan bill. There…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolution of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the joint reolution was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S.J. Res. 40 Resolved by…
Mr. President, I am told there are three bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title en bloc. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 4168) to amend the…
Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these proceedings en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
I welcome back, as I have indicated, my friends and welcome our new colleagues who will be sworn in as Senators this afternoon. With Senators Manchin and Coons joining our family, the Senate will look a little different starting today. It…
Mr. President, the Presiding Officer and I have had a number of occasions to speak in the recent weeks. Welcome to you and everyone else, the floor staff, who are so valuable, and our pages. We look forward to a busy next few weeks…
Mr. President, the 111th Congress will be recorded as one of the country's most historic. It will be rightfully remembered for the landmark legislation we passed to help our economy recover from recession and to help Americans afford to…
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