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Today at a Glance: Jan. 31, 2013

The Senate proceeds to the debt limit suspension legislation. The chamber expects to vote on amendments, a motion to commit and then passage of the bill.

The House is in recess.

Senate

Convenes at 9:30 a.m.

Roll call votes expected.


HR 325 — Debt limit suspension legislation

Markup

Judiciary marks up pending legislation and votes on U.S. circuit court nominations. 10 a.m., 226 Dirksen

Hearings

Armed Services holds a confirmation hearing on the nomination of former Sen. Chuck Hagel to be secretary of Defense. 9:30 a.m., G-50 Dirksen

Health, Education, Labor and Pensions holds a hearing on pension savings. 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen

Environment and Public Works holds a hearing on the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. 10 a.m., 406 Dirksen

Judiciary meets to organize for the 113th Congress. 10 a.m., 226 Dirksen

Intelligence holds a closed hearing on pending intelligence matters. 2:30 p.m., 219 Hart

House

Not in session.

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