Today at a Glance: Feb. 11, 2013

By Roll Call Staff

Posted February 8, 2013 at 5:23pm

The Senate resumes consideration of a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act for five years. The chamber begins voting on amendments at 5:30 p.m.

The House is not in session. It reconvenes for legislative business at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Senate

Convenes at 2 p.m.

Roll call votes expected

S 47
— Violence Against Women Act

House

Not in session.

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