Women of the Senate

To commemorate the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, and recognize the service of the first female senator in 1922, learn about the Women of the Senate.
Senate Stories

Presented to enlighten, amuse, and inform, our new Senate history blog explores the forces, events, and personalities that have shaped the modern Senate.
Learn about Senate Art & History

Explore the Senate's collection of paintings, sculpture, graphic art, and decorative art representing the history of the institution, the Capitol, and the nation.
Senate Chamber Desks

Discover the histories, traditions, and arrangements of senators' desks.
States in the Senate

Learn about your state's place in Senate history.
Plan a Visit to the Capitol

Your visit to the historic U.S. Capitol begins as you enter the Capitol Visitor Center. The visitor's center is located below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution and Independence Avenues.

Floor Proceedings

Monday, Apr 12, 2021

3:00 p.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Polly Ellen Trottenberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

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Previous Meeting

Thursday, Apr 08, 2021
The Senate convened at 5:30 p.m. for a pro forma session.

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Tentative Floor Schedule

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Apr. 11, 2021

No committee hearings scheduled

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021

Armed Services
- 9:30 AM — SD-G50

Appropriations
- 10:00 AM — SD-192

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Mar 25 | 142 (90-2) | Passed | H.R. 1868
Mar 25 | 141 (47-50) | Rejected | H.R. 1868
Mar 25 | 140 (92-7) | Passed | H.R. 1799

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Women of the Senate

Senate Stories

Learn about Senate Art & History

Senate Chamber Desks

States in the Senate

Plan a Visit to the Capitol

Floor Proceedings

Monday, Apr 12, 2021

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Today, Apr. 11, 2021

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

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