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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

Tuesday, Jul 17, 2018

10:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of James Blew, of California, to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Department of Education.

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Previous Meeting

Monday, Jul 16, 2018
The Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:57 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Jul. 16, 2018

No committee hearings scheduled

Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2018

Environment and Public Works
- 9:45 AM — SD-406

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- 10:00 AM — SH-216

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jul 16 | 155 (85-0) | Confirmed | PN1955
Jul 12 | 154 (70-23) | Confirmed | PN1438
Jul 11 | 153 (74-25) | Agreed to | PN1438

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Learn about Senate Art & History

Senate Chamber Desks

States in the Senate

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Floor Proceedings

Tuesday, Jul 17, 2018

Previous Meeting

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Jul. 16, 2018

Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2018

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

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