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.
Senate Stories

Presented to enlighten, amuse, and inform, our new Senate history blog explores the forces, events, and personalities that have shaped the modern Senate.
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

Thursday, Jan 21, 2021

12:00 p.m.: Convene and begin a period of morning business.

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Previous Meeting

Wednesday, Jan 20, 2021
The Senate convened at 4:30 p.m. and adjourned at 7:08 p.m. 1 record vote was taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

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

Friday, Jan. 22, 2021

Finance
- 10:00 AM — SD-106

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021

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

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jan 20 | 3 (84-10) | Confirmed | PN78-10
Jan 07 | 2 (7-92) | Not Sustained | n/a
Jan 06 | 1 (6-93) | Not Sustained | n/a

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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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