Women of the Senate

To commemorate the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, and recognize the service of the first female senator in 1922, learn about the Women of the Senate.
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Presented to enlighten, amuse, and inform, our new Senate history blog explores the forces, events, and personalities that have shaped the modern Senate.
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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.
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

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020

10:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Kristi Haskins Johnson, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.

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Previous Meeting

Monday, Nov 16, 2020
The Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:42 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

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

Judiciary
- 10:00 AM — SD-G50

Rules and Administration
- 10:00 AM — SR-301

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Nov 17 | 234 (51-44) | Agreed to | PN1920
Nov 17 | 233 (47-50) | Rejected | PN1422
Nov 17 | 232 (52-44) | Confirmed | PN2205

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Inaugural Website

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has launched a website to provide up-to-date information about the 2021 Presidential Inauguration and related ceremonies along with historical information and photos of inaugurals past.

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