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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 ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times, passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, and that any statements be printed in the Record. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to H.R. 6190. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 6190) to amend the Internal Revenue…
Mr. President, my friend is correct. There has been a lot of wasted time in the Senate. But it hasn't been because of the majority. We have had to answer to more than 100 filibusters, which have eaten up weeks and weeks of our time, when…
Mr. President, I move to proceed to Calendar No. 107, H.R. 3081, and I send to the desk a cloture motion. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the…
I ask unanimous consent that the vote on the motion to invoke cloture occur at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, with the mandatory quorum being waived. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator…
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:15 p.m., adjourned until Monday, September 27, 2010, at 2 p.m.
Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business until 10:30 this morning, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, with the Republicans controlling the first half and…
Madam President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to the bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
Madam President, it is my understanding that S. 3827 is at the desk and is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3827) to amend the…
Mr. President, tomorrow the Senate will consider the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 30. Under the consent agreement for consideration of the joint resolution, there will be 2 hours of debate prior to a vote on the motion to proceed. This…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 23; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
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