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Floor Proceedings

Thursday, May 23, 2019

9:30 a.m.: Convene and recognize the Majority Leader.

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Previous Meeting

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
The Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and recessed at 7:11 p.m. 4 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, May. 23, 2019

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- 9:30 AM — SD-342

Foreign Relations
- 9:45 AM — SD-419

Friday, May. 24, 2019

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- 9:30 AM — RHOB-2360

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

May 22 | 126 (55-43) | Confirmed | PN218
May 22 | 125 (55-43) | Confirmed | PN243
May 22 | 124 (53-45) | Confirmed | PN226

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