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Harry Reid

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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.

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Jul 27, 2010

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. Amendment No. 4523 To Amendment No. 4522

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Jul 27, 2010

I ask unanimous consent the mandatory quorums required under the rule be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Motion to Commit with Amendment No. 4524

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Jul 27, 2010

I have two cloture motions at the desk to the substitute and the bill, and I ask they be stated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motions having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motions. The…

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Jul 27, 2010

Madam President, I have a first-degree perfecting amendment that is now at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada (Mr. Reid) proposes an amendment…

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Jul 27, 2010

Madam President, 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. Amendment No. 4520 To Amendment No. 4519

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Jul 27, 2010

I ask further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The text of the amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'')

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Jul 27, 2010

Madam President, Senators Baucus and Landrieu have a substitute amendment at the desk. I ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr…

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Jul 27, 2010

I ask unanimous consent the cloture motions be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 4519

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Jul 27, 2010

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all pending amendments be withdrawn on the bill that is now before the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 27, 2010

I ask unanimous consent reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: At the end of the amendment, insert the following: The provisions of this Act…

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Jul 27, 2010

So I have designated Mary Landrieu. The amendment is just as I have outlined, and we should have it in 5 minutes. Mr. President, what is the pending business? ____________________

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Jul 27, 2010

My only purpose here is that we can go through the program of tearing the tree down, but those votes are somewhat inconsequential. I don't think we need to do that this afternoon. It is my understanding, after having spoken to Senator…

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