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Floor sessions in both the house and the senate are governed in large part by the rules of the body and constitutional requirements and are conducted according to strict parliamentary procedures.
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Senate calendar latest issue executive calendar latest issue pdf previous meeting thursday sep 24 2020 the senate convened at 10 00 a m.
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And adjourned at 4 22 p m.
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