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Floor Proceedings

Monday, Aug 20, 2018

3:00 p.m.: Convene and resume consideration of H.R.6157, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019.

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Previous Meeting

Thursday, Aug 16, 2018
The Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 4:33 p.m. 3 record votes were taken.

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Aug. 18, 2018

No committee hearings scheduled

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018

Armed Services
- 9:30 AM — SD-G50

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- 10:00 AM — SD-538

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Aug 16 | 185 (81-8) | Confirmed | PN1897
Aug 16 | 184 (80-10) | Agreed to | PN1897
Aug 16 | 183 (62-28) | Confirmed | PN1895

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