The Senate and Women's Fight for the Vote

Learn about the Senate's long road to approving the Nineteenth Amendment.
Learn about Senate Art & History

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, Aug 20, 2019

9:00 a.m.: Convene for a pro forma session.

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Previous Meeting

Friday, Aug 16, 2019
The Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. for a pro forma session.

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Scheduled Hearings

Today, Aug. 19, 2019

No committee hearings scheduled

Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2019

Judiciary
- 2:30 PM — SD-226

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Aug 01 | 262 (67-28) | Passed | H.R. 3877
Aug 01 | 261 (67-27) | Agreed to | H.R. 3877
Aug 01 | 260 (23-70) | Rejected | H.R. 3877

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