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

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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

Monday, Dec 07, 2020

3:00 p.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Stephen Sidney Schwartz, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years.

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Previous Meeting

Thursday, Dec 03, 2020
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 5:09 p.m. 3 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Dec. 03, 2020

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- 10:00 AM — SD-342/VTC

Judiciary
- 10:00 AM — SR-325

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

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Dec 03 | 253 (59-34) | Confirmed | PN1913
Dec 03 | 252 (61-34) | Agreed to | PN1913
Dec 03 | 251 (48-47) | Confirmed | PN1423

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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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