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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, earlier today the Senate invoked cloture on the legislation to extend unemployment insurance benefits. As a result, debate on the measure is limited to 30 hours. We can finish this 30 hours after this passes, sometime around…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 437, S. 3250. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest read as follows: A…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 588. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest read as follows: A…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 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 any statements related to this matter be…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:57 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, July 21…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the bill be printed in the Record…
Mr. President, I am of the belief that H.R. 5712 is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5712) to…
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 3 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the small…
Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings on this legislation at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
Mr. President, when millions of Americans lost their jobs, they did not just lose a place to go to work in the morning; they lost their incomes, their savings, and their retirement security. They lost their tuition payments. Many lost…
I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
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