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Floor Proceedings

Friday, Apr 19, 2024

11:00 a.m.: Convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7888, to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

Previous Meeting

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024
The Senate convened at 12:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:48 p.m. 2 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Today, Apr. 19, 2024

No committee hearings scheduled

Wednesday, May. 01, 2024

Indian Affairs
- 2:30 PM — SD-628

Thursday, May. 02, 2024

Energy and Natural Resources
- 10:00 AM — SD-366

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Apr 18 | 142 (52-46) | Rejected | S. 4072
Apr 18 | 141 (67-32) | Agreed to | H.R. 7888
Apr 17 | 140 (51-49) | Agreed to | n/a

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