Today at a Glance: April 8, 2013

By Roll Call Staff

Posted April 5, 2013 at 7:21pm

The Senate reconvenes after a two-week recess. The chamber is expected to postpone until Tuesday a previously scheduled roll call vote on a judicial nomination.

The House returns Tuesday.

House

Not in session.

Senate

Convenes at 2 p.m.

No roll call votes are expected.

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