Harry Reid's life in photos

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, answers questions during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on March 17.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, stand for the playing of the national anthem during Jack Nicklaus' Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on March 24.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid and McConnell arrive for a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid and McConnell listen during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid speaks to members of the media after the weekly Democratic Policy Luncheon March 24 at the U.S. Capitol.

Harry Reid's life in photos

McConnell and Reid pose with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a meeting on Capitol Hill on March 3.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid speaks during a pen and pad session with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on January 22. Reid injured his eye in an exercise accident.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid speaks during a pen and pad session with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on January 22. Reid described the eye injury he suffered over the Christmas break.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, Reid and McConnell attend a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for World War II era Civil Air Patrol members, on Capitol Hill, December 10, 2014.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid speaks to members of the media after the Senate Democratic Policy Luncheon at the Capitol December 9, 2014.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid speaks to members of the media after a policy luncheon May 6, 2014 on Capitol Hill.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid speaks as Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, listens during a news conference March 26, 2014. Reid endorsed Schumer to succeed him as minority leader.

Harry Reid's life in photos

President Barack Obama meets with Senate Democratic leadership, including Reid, to discuss the government shutdown on October 12, 2013.

Harry Reid's life in photos

U.S. House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, and Reid speak to the media after a meeting at the White House with Obama about the 2013 government shutdown.

Harry Reid's life in photos

McConnell, Reid and Vice President Joe Biden laugh during a dedication ceremony for the new Frederick Douglass Statue in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center, at the U.S. Capitol, on June 19, 2013.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Obama and Reid appear at a campaign rally at Orr Middle School Park October 22, 2010, in Las Vegas.

Harry Reid's life in photos

First lady Michelle Obama and Reid appear at the Red Rock National Conservation Area during an event to help launch Obama's Let's Move Outside! initiative to promote more outdoor activity for children June 1, 2010.

Harry Reid's life in photos

U.S. Supreme Court nominee and Solicitor General Elena Kagan meets with Reid as she visits members of the Senate on Capitol Hill on May 12, 2010.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Pelosi and Reid throw their hands up as Obama introduces them during the signing ceremony for the Affordable Health Care for America Act in the East Room of the White House on March 23, 2010.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid talks with fellow Democratic Senators about their appearances on Sunday talk shows in his office on Capitol Hill on November 21, 2009, in Washington, D.C.

Harry Reid's life in photos

Reid testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 14, 2009 in Washington, D.C.