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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 offer a cloture motion which is at the desk, and I ask it be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk…
So I ask unanimous consent that today, when the Senate resumes consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 3217, all time until 12:30 p.m. and from 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. be equally divided and controlled between the leaders or their…
Mr. President, I am sorry I did not have a chance to tell the Republican leader, but I think he understands we have the opportunity to have a vote today. I think we will have it at 4:30 today. Mr. McCONNELL. Yes, that is fine.
Madam President, I note the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll, and the following Senators entered the Chamber and answered to their names: [Quorum No. 2 Leg.]…
Mr. President, following my remarks and those of Senator McConnell, we will go to a period of morning business until 3 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak during that period of time for up to 10 minutes each. Following morning business…
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…
Mr. President, I express my appreciation to the Senator from Minnesota for allowing my interruption. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota retains the floor.
Mr. President, last week, I criticized the Republican leader for the way he was handling Wall Street reform. I even criticized him for a series of meetings he held in New York and the result of the meetings. I want the record to be very…
Madam President, I move to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent Senators, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on…
Madam President, I enter a motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is entered. The Senator from Alaska is recognized.
If I asked that the time be counted equally, then the Democrats who are waiting to come after a half hour expires will not be able to get their full half hour. So I suggest the absence of a quorum, and because it is the Republicans' time…
Mr. President, will my friend yield for a unanimous consent request and then the Senator will maintain the floor?
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