Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'')…
Harry Reid
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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, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:48 p.m., adjourned until Monday, January…
Mr. President, we have all been working to help the people of Haiti and the American citizens who have been caught up in this tragedy. That is why we are committed to work with Senator Baucus, Senator Nelson, Senator Menendez, and…
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 relating to the matter be…
Madam President, I will speak briefly on the statement of my friend, the senior Senator from Kentucky, about the Nigerian terrorist. The one thing we need not do is politicize the fight against terrorism. John Brennan did testify yesterday…
Madam President, I object to any further proceedings on this bill at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard, and the bill will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV. ____________________
Madam President, this morning, following leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business for an hour, with Senators allowed to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. That time will be equally divided and…
Madam President, I understand that S. 2939, which was introduced by Senator DeMint, is at the desk and is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the title of the bill for a second time. The bill…
Madam President, I had a good conversation with Senator- elect Scott Brown yesterday. He is coming to Washington today. I look forward to visiting with him. We have a time set for him to come by my office. In my conversation with him, he…
Mr. President, visiting with Nevadans, as I have done during these past several weeks, it is impossible not to be motivated to get back to the business of legislating. It is impossible to ignore their grief over growing foreclosures or the…
Mr. President, I object to further proceedings with respect to these two bills. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
Mr. President, it is my understanding there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the title of the bills for the second time. The legislative clerk…





