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Floor Proceedings

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019

10:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Chad F. Wolf, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, Department of Homeland Security.

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Previous Meeting

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019
The Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:01 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- 9:30 AM — SD-342

Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- 10:00 AM — SD-G50

Environment and Public Works
- 10:00 AM — SD-406

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Nov 12 | 353 (54-40) | Agreed to | PN410
Nov 07 | 352 (86-2) | Confirmed | PN1107
Nov 07 | 351 (88-3) | Confirmed | PN729

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The Senate and Women's Fight for the Vote

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Floor Proceedings

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019

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Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

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