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Women of the Senate

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Tools of the Senate Chamber

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Floor Proceedings

Thursday, Aug 01, 2024

11:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Dorothy Camille Shea, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and the Deputy Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations.

Previous Meeting

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024
The Senate convened at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned at 7:41 p.m. 5 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Thursday, Aug. 01, 2024

Appropriations
- 9:30 AM — SD-106

Judiciary
- 11:45 AM — S-216

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- 12:30 PM — S-216

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Aug 01 | 229 (59-34) | Confirmed | PN1223
Jul 31 | 228 (54-36) | Agreed to | PN1223
Jul 31 | 227 (53-39) | Confirmed | PN1750

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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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