The Public Record
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 rise today to acknowledge an important achievement for Nevada's Cold War veterans and their families. These individuals served their country at the Nevada Test Site, where over one thousand nuclear weapons detonations took…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
Mr. President, I will say a few words about the first vote we are going to have today. I am very happy I had the opportunity and the privilege to nominate Gloria Navarro to be a Federal judge for the District of Nevada. What a wonderful…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to use my leader time right now. First, I want to express my appreciation to Senators Warner and Corker for working to improve this bill. They are very fine Senators. My friend, the Senator from…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Res. 513. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 513) designating…
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, there be no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 5; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
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 7:10 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 5, 2010…
Mr. President, we have had a big day in the Senate. Because of my Republican friends, we have been able to accomplish almost nothing--not quite but almost nothing. I love old cars, and I am glad we are able to pass this important…
Madam President, following leader remarks, we will be in a period of morning business for 60 minutes. The majority will control the first half hour and the Republicans will control the final 30 minutes. Following morning business, we will…
Madam President, I applaud and commend my friend, the distinguished chairman of the Banking Committee, Senator Chris Dodd, for the bill we have on the floor. I also express my appreciation for the work done by the chair of the Agriculture…
Politicians like Harry Reid
