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Floor Proceedings

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019

9:30 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke, of Nevada, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

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Previous Meeting

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 6:31 p.m. 3 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019

Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- 10:00 AM — SD-G50

Foreign Relations
- 10:00 AM — S-116

Judiciary
- 10:00 AM — SH-216

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Dec 10 | 389 (91-2) | Passed | S. 2740
Dec 10 | 388 (53-40) | Agreed to | PN1175
Dec 10 | 387 (53-40) | Confirmed | PN1167

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The Senate and Women's Fight for the Vote

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Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019

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Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019

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