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Women of the Senate

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Inaugurations at the U.S. Capitol

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Floor Proceedings

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024

10:00 a.m.: Convene and resume consideration of the House Message to accompany H.R.5009, the vehicle for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.

Previous Meeting

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
The Senate convened at 10:00 a.m. and adjourned at 7:40 p.m. No record votes were taken.

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Scheduled Hearings

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024

Budget
- 10:00 AM — SD-608

Finance
- 10:00 AM — SD-215

Judiciary
- 2:00 PM — SD-226

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Recent Senate Roll Call Votes

Dec 16 | 324 (83-12) | Agreed to | H.R. 5009
Dec 12 | 323 (50-45) | Confirmed | PN1980
Dec 12 | 322 (50-46) | Agreed to | PN1980

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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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