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, Sep 21, 2020

3:00 p.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Edward Hulvey Meyers, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years.

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Previous Meeting

Thursday, Sep 17, 2020
The Senate convened at 9:45 a.m. and adjourned at 5:01 p.m. 2 record votes were taken.

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Tentative Floor Schedule

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Sep. 20, 2020

No committee hearings scheduled

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2020

Foreign Relations
- 9:30 AM — SD-106

Energy and Natural Resources
- 10:00 AM — SD-366

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Sep 17 | 183 (77-14) | Confirmed | PN1508
Sep 17 | 182 (68-26) | Confirmed | PN1510
Sep 16 | 181 (81-15) | Agreed to | PN1508

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Women of the Senate

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Senate Chamber Desks

States in the Senate

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Monday, Sep 21, 2020

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