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.
Tools of the Senate Chamber

View the gavels and other artifacts of the U.S. Senate Collection used to conduct business in the Senate Chamber.
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, Jul 18, 2024

10:00 a.m.: Convene for a pro forma session.

Previous Meeting

Monday, Jul 15, 2024
The Senate convened at 11:15 a.m. for a pro forma session.

Floor Activity
Daily Digest (latest issue)
Congressional Record (latest issue, PDF)
Senate Floor Proceedings, 2014 to Present

Scheduled Hearings

Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2024

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- 2:00 PM — RHOB-2322

Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024

Environment and Public Works
- 2:30 PM — SD-406

Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2024

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- 10:00 AM — SD-562

Research Tools

Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Jul 11 | 213 (52-39) | Confirmed | PN1293
Jul 11 | 212 (48-46) | Well Taken | S.J.Res. 89
Jul 10 | 211 (49-44) | Rejected | S. 4554

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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 2025 Presidential Inauguration and related ceremonies along with historical information and photos of inaugurals past.

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