Harry Mason Reid (b. December 2, 1939, in Searchlight, NV; d. December 28, 2021) was a former Democratic member of the United States Senate from the state of Nevada. Reid served in the Senate from 1987 to 2017. He served as the Senate Minority Leader from 2015 to 2017. He previously served as Senate Majority Leader from January 2007 to January 2015. Prior to his election to the United States Senate, Reid served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1987. On December 28, 2021, Reid died from pancreatic cancer. Reid was born in Searchlight, Nevada. Reid attended Southern Utah University and graduated from Utah State University. He then went to George Washington University Law School earning a J.D. while working for the United States Capitol Police. Below is an abbreviated outline of Reid's academic, professional, and political career: - 1987-2017: U.S. Senator from Nevada - 1983-1987: U.S. House of Representatives - 1977-1981: Chairman, Nevada Gaming Commission - 1969-1970: Nevada State Assembly U.S. Senate (2015-2016): Reid served on the Select Committee on Intelligence. U.S. Senate (2011-2012): Reid served on the Select Committee on Intelligence (Ex officio). Trade Act of 2015: On May 22, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314 (Trade Act of 2015/TPA) by a vote of 62-37. Reid voted against the bill. On June 24, 2015, the Senate approved trade promotion authority (TPA) as part of HR 2146 by a vote of 60-38; Reid voted against the bill. 2016 Budget proposal: On May 5, 2015, the Senate voted to approve SConRes11 by a vote of 51-48; Reid voted against the resolution. Defense spending authorization: On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed S 1356 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016) by a vote of 91-3; Reid voted in favor. On June 18, 2015, Reid voted against HR 1735 (NDAA FY2016). 2015 budget: On October 30, 2015, the Senate passed HR 1314 (Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015) by a vote of 64-35; Reid voted in favor. Iran nuclear deal: On May 7, 2015, Reid voted to approve HR 1191 (Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act). In September 2015, Reid voted against cloture on measures to disapprove of the Iran nuclear deal (HJ Res 61 and S.Amdt.2656). Domestic & Surveillance: On June 2, 2015, Reid voted in favor of HR 2048 (USA FREEDOM Act of 2015). On October 27, 2015, Reid voted in favor of S 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015). Immigration: On October 20, 2015, Reid voted against proceeding to S 2146 (Stop Sanctuary Policies and Protect Americans Act). John Brennan CIA nomination: Reid voted for the confirmation of John Brennan as Director of the CIA on March 7, 2013. Government shutdown (2013): Reid opposed concessions on Obamacare during the October 2013 shutdown and voted for HR 2775 to reopen the government and lift the debt ceiling. No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013: Reid voted for HR 325 to temporarily suspend the debt ceiling on January 31, 2013. Mexico-U.S. border: Reid voted against Senate Amendment 1197 to require the completion of a border fence on June 18, 2013. Violence Against Women Act (2013): Reid voted for S.47 on February 12, 2013. Fiscal Cliff: Reid voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill on January 1, 2013. 2016 Presidential Endorsement: Reid endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic primary. Healthcare: Reid defended the Affordable Care Act and argued the Healthcare.gov website issues would not negatively impact Democrats in 2014. Syria: Reid supported military intervention in Syria in response to Assad's use of chemical weapons. IRS Targeting: Reid called for deeper investigation into allegations that the IRS targeted conservative groups. Nuclear Option: On November 21, 2013, Reid invoked the 'nuclear option' to eliminate the 60-vote filibuster threshold for executive branch and most judicial nominees, passing by a 52-48 vote. Ted Cruz: Reid strongly criticized Ted Cruz following the 2013 government shutdown. 2016: Reid announced on March 27, 2015, that he would not seek re-election. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) defeated Joe Heck (R) to succeed him. 2010: Reid won re-election to the U.S. Senate with 50.3% (362,785 votes), defeating Sharron Angle (R, 44.5%), None of the Above (2.2%), Scott Ashjian (Tea Party, 0.8%), and others. 2004: Reid won re-election with 61.1% (494,805 votes) against Richard Ziser (R, 35.1%). 1998: Reid won re-election narrowly with 47.9% (208,621 votes) against John Ensign (R, 47.8%, 208,220 votes). 1992: Reid won re-election with 51.0% (253,150 votes) against Demar Dahl (R, 40.2%). 1986: Reid won election to the U.S. Senate with 50.0% (130,955 votes) against Jim Santini (R, 44.5%). Reid raised $24,815,104 in his 2010 Senate race and $8,907,846 in his 2004 race, totaling $33,722,950 recorded. Net Worth: In 2012, Reid's average net worth was estimated at $4,372,030.00 (ranking 32nd wealthiest in the Senate), representing an average decrease of 1% per year from 2004 ($4,582,210.00). Donation Concentration Metric (1989-2014): 29.79% of career contributions came from the top five industries: Lawyers/Law Firms ($6,138,885), Casinos/Gambling ($1,972,392), Securities & Investment ($1,859,033), Lobbyists ($1,739,198), and Real Estate ($1,701,073). Ideology: GovTrack categorized Reid as a 'moderate Democratic leader'. Colleagues: Reid voted most often with Mazie Hirono (D) and Susan Collins (R); least often with Joe Manchin (D) and Jim Risch (R). Lifetime Record: Missed 158 of 9,632 roll call votes (1.6%) between 1987 and 2015. Party Voting: Voted with the Democratic Party 94.4% of the time in 2014 and 94.8% of the time in 2013. National Journal Ratings: Ranked 20th most liberal in 2013, 7th in 2012, and 18th in 2011. Reid married Landra Gould in 1959. They had five children (one daughter and four sons). Reid was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and was an attorney by profession.