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 14, 2020

3:00 p.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Thomas L. Kirsch II, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.

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Previous Meeting

Friday, Dec 11, 2020
The Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and adjourned at 2:22 p.m. 2 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Today, Dec. 14, 2020

No committee hearings scheduled

Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020

Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- 10:00 AM — SR-253

Armed Services
- 2:30 PM — SVC-217

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Dec 11 | 264 (84-13) | Agreed to | H.R. 6395
Dec 11 | 263 (84-13) | Agreed to | H.R. 6395
Dec 09 | 262 (47-49) | Rejected | S.J.Res. 78

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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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