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Explore the Senate's collection of paintings, sculpture, graphic art, and decorative art representing the history of the institution, the Capitol, and the nation.
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States in the Senate

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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

Thursday, Jul 19, 2018

10:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Ryan Wesley Bounds, of Oregon, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit.

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Previous Meeting

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2018
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 6:24 p.m. 2 record votes were taken.

Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Jul. 19, 2018

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- 10:00 AM — SD-538

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

Environment and Public Works
- 10:00 AM — SD-406

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jul 18 | 161 (50-49) | Agreed to | PN1403
Jul 18 | 160 (50-49) | Confirmed | PN1645
Jul 17 | 159 (50-49) | Agreed to | PN1645

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Floor Proceedings

Thursday, Jul 19, 2018

Previous Meeting

Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Jul. 19, 2018

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

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