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.
The Senate and Women's Fight for the Vote

Learn about the Senate's long road to approving the Nineteenth Amendment.
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

Thursday, Jul 02, 2020

10:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Previous Meeting

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2020
The Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 10:44 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

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Tentative Floor Schedule

Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Jul. 02, 2020

Appropriations
- 10:00 AM — SD-106

Judiciary
- 10:00 AM — SR-325

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- 11:00 AM — WEBEX

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jul 01 | 129 (60-33) | Agreed to | S. 4049
Jun 29 | 128 (89-4) | Agreed to | S. 4049
Jun 25 | 127 (90-7) | Agreed to | S. 4049

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Senate Stories

The Senate and Women's Fight for the Vote

Learn about Senate Art & History

Senate Chamber Desks

States in the Senate

Plan a Visit to the Capitol

Floor Proceedings

Thursday, Jul 02, 2020

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Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Jul. 02, 2020

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

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