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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.
Madam President, I am told that S. 3194 is at the desk and due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
Mr. President, there will be no more votes today. I ask unanimous consent that on April 14, tomorrow, following morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 4851, with the time until 12 noon equally divided and controlled…
Madam President, today in the Senate, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour. Senators will be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the…
Madam President, things were very hectic when the health care legislation passed. At the end of that work period, I acknowledged the contribution of several staff members to helping Congress pass health care reform--the most significant…
Madam President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest (Joe Johnston) proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, today, the Senate convened at 2 p.m. and will be in a period of morning business until 3 p.m., with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. At 3 p.m., the Senate will resume the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Moment of Silence Under the previous order, there will now be a moment of…
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate convene as a Court of Impeachment to process the answer of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Pursuant to rule IX of the…
Mr. President, I ask that the Secretary of the Senate communicate to the House of Representatives an attested copy of the answer of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana…
I further ask that the answer be referred to the Impeachment Trial Committee on the Articles Against Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., established by the Senate on March 17, 2010; and that the answer of the respondent, G. Thomas Porteous…
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