Learn About the Senate

Explore the Senate's Constitutional foundations, its unique role in America's governmental system, and its rich history.
Art & Artifacts

Browse the art and artifacts of the U.S. Senate Collection.
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.
Senate Chamber Desks

Discover the histories, traditions, and arrangements of senators' desks.
States in the Senate

Find your state's senators and learn about your state's place in Senate history.
Women of the Senate

Learn about the varied and important roles played by women in Senate history, from the first women to gain key staff positions to the female senators who have held positions of power and influence.
Inaugurations at the U.S. Capitol

Explore the inauguration-related objects in the U.S. Senate collection.
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

Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025

Convene at 10:00 a.m.

Previous Meeting

Monday, Jul 21, 2025
The Senate convened at 3:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

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Senate Floor Proceedings, 2014 to Present
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Scheduled Hearings

Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025

Armed Services
- 9:30 AM — SD-G50

Finance
- 9:45 AM — SD-215

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

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jul 22 | 421 (50-47) | Confirmed | PN150-6
Jul 22 | 420 (51-46) | Confirmed | PN150-2
Jul 22 | 419 (50-47) | Confirmed | PN26-11

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