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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 cloture vote on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213 with amendment No. 4425 occur at 8 o'clock tonight, and that any time until then be equally…
Yes. I was able to work that out with Senator Landrieu a short time ago so we could do that now.
OK. I was very anxious to get it done. So we can start the vote at 8 o'clock, if the Senator gets through speaking.
Mr. President, following leader remarks, if any, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business for 2 hours, with Senators during that period of time allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes. Following morning business, the Senate will…
Mr. President, as I indicated, H.R. 5623, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act, is at the desk. I believe it is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the title of…
Mr. President, I would at this time object to any further proceedings. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
Mr. President, with 100,000 troops fighting on the front lines of our battle against terrorists in Afghanistan, the stakes could not be higher. That's why I was pleased that President Obama chose a proven leader for our forces in…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, my friend the Republican leader knows full well that everything in the so-called extenders package was paid for. It was paid for because it was the right thing to do. We, as a…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 802 to and including 808, 811, 900, 901, 903, 963, 965 to and including 992, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force…
Mr. President, I originally said 8:03. I ask unanimous consent that the vote begin now. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order and…
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. 4406 to Amendment No. 4405
I have a second-degree amendment to the instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4409 to amendment No…
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