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, Jun 04, 2020

10:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Michael Pack, of Maryland, to be Chief Executive Officer of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for the term of three years.

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Previous Meeting

Wednesday, Jun 03, 2020
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 7:07 p.m. 4 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Jun. 04, 2020

Environment and Public Works
- 10:00 AM — SD-G50

Foreign Relations
- 10:00 AM — VTC

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- 10:00 AM — SR-325

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jun 03 | 111 (52-41) | Confirmed | PN1440
Jun 03 | 110 (53-42) | Agreed to | PN1440
Jun 03 | 109 (78-17) | Confirmed | PN1685

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Senate Stories

The Senate and Women's Fight for the Vote

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Senate Chamber Desks

States in the Senate

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Floor Proceedings

Thursday, Jun 04, 2020

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Thursday, Jun. 04, 2020

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