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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 ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3092 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business until 11 o'clock this morning. Senators during that time will be able to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first…
Mr. President, there was debate this morning and a lot of talk outside the Chamber regarding the TANF summer jobs program. The objection of a number of Senators raised was that it was paid for over 10 years rather than 5 years. In an…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 3092 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m., Monday, March 8; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired…
I ask unanimous consent, notwithstanding the pendency of H.R. 4213, that the Murray amendment No. 3356 be further modified with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, as further…
As previously announced, there will be no rollcall votes on Monday. Senators should expect votes to start early Tuesday morning. ____________________
I ask unanimous consent the current resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, and there be no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution…
I now ask we move to H. Con. Res. 239. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res 239) authorizing the use of…
I now ask unanimous consent the committee-reported amendments be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time, passed, the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 276, S. 2961. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2961) to provide debt…
Mr. President, I wish to talk a little bit about the House of Representatives yesterday passing our jobs bill. That was very important. We had a bipartisan jobs bill here. They have already sent us a message. We can work on that. Even…
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