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
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.
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
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…
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…
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
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.'')
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…
I ask unanimous consent the cloture motions be withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 4519
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all pending amendments be withdrawn on the bill that is now before the Senate.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.
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…
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? ____________________
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…





