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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, as usual, prior to coming to call off the quorum, I had a visit with my friend from Kentucky, who is someone for whom I have the greatest respect. I am going to miss him so much, as I have said publicly and privately. In the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to Calendar No. 36, H.R. 1586, and that the Reid substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be considered read; that the Republican leader, or his designee, be recognized…
Mr. President, I don't want to delay this any longer than necessary. I don't know how we could be more fair. I have not talked with my Democratic Senators, but I think there may be some Senators on this side of the aisle who agree with…
Mr. President, there is a substitute amendment at the desk, and I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered and agreed to and that the bill, as amended, be read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 252, H.R. 3961. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 3961) to amend title XVIII…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the title amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment, and I have a cloture motion at the desk on the motion to concur. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair…
Mr. President, I ask the Chair to lay before the Senate a message from the House with respect to H.R. 1299, the U.S. Capitol Police administrative authorities. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair lays before the Senate a message from the…
I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Mr. President, following leader remarks, the time until 9:55 will be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. At 9:55, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to two rollcall votes. The first vote will…
Madam President, I say for the benefit of Members, under the rules, this cloture motion will ripen Friday morning. I do not think there is going to be a lot of talk during the next 2 days on this matter, and I would certainly be happy to…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum be waived with respect to the cloture motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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