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Floor Proceedings

Monday, Jul 16, 2018

3:00 p.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Scott Stump, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Department of Education.

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Previous Meeting

Thursday, Jul 12, 2018
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 5:10 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Jul. 16, 2018

No committee hearings scheduled

Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2018

Environment and Public Works
- 9:45 AM — SD-406

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- 10:00 AM — SH-216

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jul 12 | 154 (70-23) | Confirmed | PN1438
Jul 11 | 153 (74-25) | Agreed to | PN1438
Jul 11 | 152 (51-48) | Confirmed | PN1402

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Learn about Senate Art & History

Senate Chamber Desks

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Floor Proceedings

Monday, Jul 16, 2018

Previous Meeting

Scheduled Hearings

Today, Jul. 16, 2018

Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2018

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

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