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Floor Proceedings

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

10:00 a.m.: Convene and resume consideration of the House message to accompany S.756, the legislative vehicle for the criminal justice bill.

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Previous Meeting

Monday, Dec 17, 2018
The Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Dec. 18, 2018

No committee hearings scheduled

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018

Veterans' Affairs
- 2:00 PM — HVC-210

Judiciary
- 2:30 PM — SD-226

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Dec 17 | 267 (82-12) | Agreed to | S. 756
Dec 13 | 266 (56-41) | Passed | S.J.Res. 54
Dec 13 | 265 (45-54) | Rejected | S.J.Res. 54

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