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

Wednesday, Aug 05, 2020

10:00 a.m.: Convene and begin a period of morning business.

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Previous Meeting

Tuesday, Aug 04, 2020
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 6:38 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

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Wednesday, Aug. 05, 2020

Foreign Relations
- 9:00 AM — VTC

Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- 10:00 AM — SR-253

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

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Aug 04 | 155 (79-16) | Confirmed | PN1683
Aug 03 | 154 (78-14) | Agreed to | PN1683
Jul 30 | 153 (47-42) | Agreed to | S. 178

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