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Floor Proceedings

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

11:00 a.m.: Convene and proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers.

Previous Meeting

Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 7:07 p.m. 4 record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025

Veterans' Affairs
- Time to be announced. — TBA

Armed Services
- 9:30 AM — SD-G50

Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- 9:30 AM — SR-253

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Mar 11 | 115 (78-19) | Confirmed | PN12-41
Mar 11 | 114 (77-19) | Agreed to | PN12-41
Mar 11 | 113 (51-46) | Confirmed | PN13-2

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Learn About the Senate

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Inaugurations at the U.S. Capitol

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Floor Proceedings

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

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Scheduled Hearings

Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

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