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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, Sep 21, 2017

8:30 a.m.: Convene for a pro forma session.

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Previous Meeting

Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 7:15 p.m. 3 record votes were taken.

Scheduled Hearings

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017

Aging
- 9:00 AM — SD-562

Judiciary
- 10:00 AM — SD-226

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- 2:30 PM — SD-342

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Sep 19 | 202 (49-44) | Agreed to | PN725
Sep 19 | 201 (50-47) | Confirmed | PN299
Sep 19 | 200 (49-47) | Agreed to | PN299

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