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Floor Proceedings

Monday, Dec 17, 2018

3:00 p.m.: Convene and resume consideration of the House message to accompany S.756, the legislative vehicle for the criminal justice bill.

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Previous Meeting

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018
The Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 6:58 p.m. 4 record votes were taken.

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Dec. 16, 2018

No committee hearings scheduled

Monday, Dec. 17, 2018

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- 3:00 PM — SD-562

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018

Judiciary
- 2:30 PM — SD-226

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Dec 13 | 266 (56-41) | Passed | S.J.Res. 54
Dec 13 | 265 (45-54) | Rejected | S.J.Res. 54
Dec 13 | 264 (99-0) | Agreed to | S.J.Res. 54

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