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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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Jun 23, 2010

Is the pending matter the DeMint motion? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Warner). It is the motion to refer.

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, we are still working on this extenders bill. We thought we had it all worked out. There was one of the Senators who wanted some more changes. Each time we do that, we have to rescore the bill. It takes time. We are in the…

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for…

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, we are working to complete work on the so- called extenders bill. We thought we would be ready to do the procedural votes to get to that a couple of hours ago. But as things happen around here, there has been changes…

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Nelson of Florida be recognized for up to 11 minutes as in morning business and Senator DeMint be recognized for up to 10 minutes; that during this time that has been requested, there be…

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, I have a motion to refer, with instructions, at the desk and ask that it be stated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada (Mr. Reid) moves to refer the…

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We…

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Jun 23, 2010

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 9:15 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 24…

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Jun 22, 2010

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Michigan is recognized. ____________________

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Jun 22, 2010

Madam President, the time for morning business has expired; is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is correct.

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Jun 22, 2010

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary work of Fred Anvil Newton III, who is retiring this week. During his 28 years with the Intergovernmental Program Office, his distinguished career elevated him to the highest levels…

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