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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 suggest the absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the time be charged equally to both sides. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant…
Mr. President, I am told that S. 3347 is at the desk and is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk…
Mr. President, today, the Senate will resume consideration of the Wall Street reform legislation, with the time until 10 a.m. equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. At 10 a.m. this morning, the Senate…
Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar.
Mr. President, I have spoken to the distinguished Republican leader. It is my understanding we are going to do these two judges by voice vote, and following that, it is my understanding the two managers have worked out an arrangement to…
Yes. Mr. McCONNELL. Let me indicate that Senator Corker is prepared to offer an amendment and take a very short time agreement.
Madam President, today the Senate will resume consideration of the Wall Street reform legislation. There will be up to 80 minutes for debate with respect to the Sanders and Vitter amendments. We will vote on those matters at around 11:30…
Madam President, this past Sunday, a young pitcher for the Oakland Athletics threw a perfect game. For those of you who do not know baseball, the Oakland Athletics is a baseball team, and throwing a perfect game is truly a big deal. It is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 4899, FEMA supplemental, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which legislation is at the desk; that the only amendment in order to the bill be…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous-Consent Request--H.R. 4899
Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the Wall Street reform bill. There will be no rollcall votes today or on Monday or on next Friday. The following Monday, we will take a look at that. That is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that it be in order for the Senate to proceed en bloc to consideration of the following calendar items: Calendar No. 261, S. Res. 297; Calendar No. 262, S. Res. 275; Calendar No. 287, S. 1053…
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