U.S. 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 …
U.S. Senate: About the Senate Legislative Calendar
The Senate's Calendar of Business is updated each day the Senate is in session. The calendar, composed of several sections, identifies bills and resolutions awaiting Senate floor actions.
U.S. Senate: Floor Proceedings
2 days ago · Lists the activity that took place on the Senate floor for a given legislative day.
U.S. Senate: The Senate in Session
Whenever the Senate is in session, the American flag flies above the chamber’s roof. When the legislative load is especially heavy, or when a filibuster is underway, the Senate may hold …
Senate Schedule | The Senate Democratic Caucus
Oct 16, 2025 · The Senate stands in recess until 10:00am on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Following Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the 48 nominations …
U.S. Senate
States in the Senate Find your state's senators and learn about your state's place in Senate history.
Tentative 2025 Legislative Schedule - U.S. Senate
Dec 5, 2024 · The list below identifies expected non-legislative periods (days that the Senate will not be in session). The schedule is also available in calendar format (PDF).
2025 TEnTATIVE SCHEDULE ... (updated 1–27–25) Red dates = Senate not in session
U.S. Senate: Watching Senate in Session
Hours: The Senate gallery is open to visitors whenever the Senate is in session. The visitor gallery opens 30 minutes before the Senate convenes and closes upon adjournment or recess …
Sessions of Congress - U.S. Senate
Sessions of Congress All-Night Sessions of the Senate (1915-Present) Dates of Sessions of Congress Days in Session (Congress.gov) Joint Sessions & Meetings of Congress Lame Duck …