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Senate Floor Access Granted for Interns

Original title: PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR

June 24, 2026

Senate floor privileges internship congressional procedure

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The Frame

What this does

This action grants two specific interns temporary access to the Senate floor on July 15, 2026, and August 5, 2026, respectively.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Anjali Weerasinghe

The intern is granted access to the Senate floor on July 15, 2026.

Kainat Deo

The intern is granted access to the Senate floor on August 5, 2026.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Jeff Merkley requested and received to allow two interns, Anjali Weerasinghe and Kainat Deo, to have on specific dates during their shadow days.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This action grants two specific interns temporary access to the Senate floor on July 15, 2026, and August 5, 2026, respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are floor privileges?

allow individuals who are not members of the Senate to access the Senate floor during proceedings.

Who are the interns receiving access?

The interns are Anjali Weerasinghe and Kainat Deo.

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Connected Entities

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

personKainat Deo“Intern granted floor privileges for August 5, 2026.”Map →

personAnjali Weerasinghe“Intern granted floor privileges for July 15, 2026.”Map →

personJeff Merkley“U.S. Senator who requested floor privileges for his interns.”Map →

Sources

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