U. S. Senate States in the Senate Find your state's senators and learn about your state's place in Senate history
U. S. Senate: Senators Links to biographical information, Senate service accomplishments, military service, awards and honors, and more for current and former senators
U. S. Senate: Floor Proceedings The Congressional Record is a substantially verbatim account of the remarks made by senators and representatives while they are on the floor of the Senate and the House of Representatives
U. S. Senate: Contacting U. S. Senators All questions and comments regarding public policy issues, legislation, or requests for personal assistance should be directed to the senators from your state Please be aware that as a matter of professional courtesy, many senators will acknowledge, but not respond to, a message from another senator's constituent
Votes - U. S. Senate Roll call vote results are compiled through the Senate Legislative Information System by the Senate bill clerk under the direction of the secretary of the Senate
U. S. Senate: Hearings Meetings Unlike most other congressional documents, hearings are not available from the Senate or House Document Rooms You may be able to locate a hearing from the Government Publishing Office's govinfo website, from a committee website, or from a federal depository library For more tips, read the guide How to find committee hearings Related Links
Home - U. S. Senate Daily Press Senate scheduleWith the exception of pro forma sessions, the Senate stands adjourned until 3pm on April 13, 2026 One vote at 5:30pmPro Forma sessions • Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00 a m • Monday, April 6th at 1:00 p m • Thursday, April 9th at 12:00 p m Previous slide Next slide Senate Hearings Meetings
U. S. Senate: Powers and Procedures The Senate takes action on bills, resolutions, amendments, motions, nominations, and treaties by voting Senators vote in a variety of ways, including roll call votes, voice votes, and unanimous consent Officers Staff Vice President President Pro Tempore Secretary of the Senate Sergeant at Arms Party Secretaries Chaplain Committee Office
U. S. Senate: About the Senate Members of the Senate belonging to the two major political parties are organized into party conferences Members of each party conference elect leaders to represent them in the Senate