The Senate passed the PACT Act, in a 86-11 vote. The legislation would expand and provide medical coverage for military veterans who have been exposed to toxins, such as those toxins emitted from burn pits. Members also confirmed the nomination of Elizabeth Wilson Hanes to be a U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of Virginia.
11:59AM - 12:34PM ETSenate Session, Part 1 2:17PM - 9:01PM ETSenate Session, Part 2
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Briefings for August 2, 2022
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- 10:00AM ETSenate Small Business and Entrepreneurship CommitteeCOVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- 10:00AM ETSenate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeSenate Hearing on the Housing Market and Affordability
- 2:30PM ETSenate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Subcommittee on Communication, Media, and BroadbandSenate Hearing on Wireless Spectrum
Statistics
2020 Year End Statistics118th Congress - Senate
Total Hours: 1186 (After 473 days)
Debate278 Hours
Quorum Calls228 Hours
Votes432 Hours
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Source: Resume of Congressional Activity (senate.gov)