Today at a Glance: Dec. 17, 2013
The Senate will vote on a motion to limit debate on a motion to concur with the House-passed budget agreement. Further votes are possible.
The House is in recess and will not reconvene until 2014.
Senate
Convenes 9 a.m.
Weekly caucus lunches: 12:30-2:15 p.m.
Roll call votes expected.
H J Res 59
— Budget agreement
House
Not in session.
Hearings
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs hearing on nominations. 10 a.m., 538 Dirksen
Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on nominations. 10 a.m., 366 Dirksen
Senate Judiciary hearing on small businesses and patent abuse. 10 a.m., 226 Dirksen
Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on nominations. 10 a.m., 366 Dirksen
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing on the Navy Yard shooting and federal security. 10:30 a.m., 342 Dirksen
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs hearing on the Central African Republic. 2:15 p.m., 419 Dirksen
Senate Select Intelligence hearing on nominations. 2:30 p.m., 106 Dirksen
Senate Judiciary hearing on the Federal Arbitration Act. 2:30 p.m., 226 Dirksen
Senate Environment and Public Works hearing on nominations. 2:30 p.m., 406 Dirksen