CSPAN2

United States United States

CSPAN2 provides live, uninterrupted coverage of the United States Senate, making it a direct window into the legislative process. The channel airs floor proceedings in their entirety, without commentary or editing, allowing viewers to follow debates, votes, and speeches as they happen. Beyond live sessions, the schedule includes recorded hearings, committee meetings, and public affairs events, often featuring lawmakers, policy experts, and government officials. This programming focuses on political and governmental content, with no entertainment, sports, or commercial breaks. The channel serves as a resource for those tracking federal legislation or observing how congressional decisions are made.

Viewers can access CSPAN2 through cable and satellite providers across the country. The channel also streams its Senate coverage live online, with archived video available for on-demand viewing through the network’s website. TV guide listings typically note scheduled floor action and any pre-empted programming, though times may shift due to the unpredictable nature of Senate sessions. The feed remains focused on the chamber’s activity, with occasional transitions to related public policy discussions or call-in programs that invite audience participation.

Schedule
YesterdayTodayTomorrow1 Aug
Public Affairs Events
00:30 - 02:20
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
02:20 - 04:10
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
04:10 - 06:00
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
06:00 - 07:36
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
07:36 - 09:12
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
09:12 - 10:48
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
10:48 - 12:24
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Public Affairs Events
12:24 - 14:01
Public Affairs Events
Event, Interview, Politics, Public affairs
Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
Lectures in History
14:01 - 15:00
Lectures in History
Was America Founded as a Secular or Christian Nation?
Series, Event, Educational, History, American history
Washington University hosts a series of lectures called 1776: Then and Now. This lecture attempts to answer the question of whether America was founded as a secular or Christian nation.
America 250
15:00 - 15:39
America 250
Freedom of Expression
Series, Documentary, History, American history
The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas hosts a leadership forum titled The Heart of America, which includes a look at how the United States has sustained its democracy throughout a 250-year history.
America 250
15:39 - 16:17
America 250
National Parks & American History
Series, Documentary, History, American history
The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas hosts a leadership forum titled The Heart of America, which includes a look at how the United States has sustained its democracy throughout a 250-year history.
America 250
16:17 - 17:03
America 250
Democratic Milestones in American History
Series, Documentary, History, American history
The George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas hosts a leadership forum titled The Heart of America, which includes a look at how the United States has sustained its democracy throughout a 250-year history.
America 250
17:03 - 17:43
America 250
American Artists in Windsor Castle's Royal Collection
Series, Documentary, History, American history
The White House Historical Association visits Windsor Castle to explore the American art pieces inside the British Royal collection.
America 250
17:43 - 18:43
America 250
Jesse Wegman, The Lost Founder
Series, Documentary, History, American history
Historian Jesse Wegman explores the life and legacy of Founding Father James Wilson, whose contributions to American democracy have largely been forgotten due to scandal.
Author Nathaniel Philbrick on the American Revolution
18:43 - 19:43
Author Nathaniel Philbrick on the American Revolution
Special, Documentary
American historian and bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses George Washington's political and military leadership and the contributions of the French navy during the American Revolution.
Reel America
19:43 - 20:03
Reel America
U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Training - 1960
Series, Documentary, History, American history
This 1960 U.S. Marine Corps film showcased Marine Corps recruit training in Parris Island, South Carolina. Reel America is an American History TV series featuring 20th century archival films.
The Civil War
20:03 - 20:48
The Civil War
Paul Quigley, The Man Behind the Cane
Series, Educational, History, American history, War, Military
Historian Paul Quigley takes a personal look at South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks, who viciously attacked Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner in the U.S. Capitol with a cane in 1856 over the issue of slavery.
America 250
20:48 - 22:19
America 250
Historians Discuss First Ladies
Series, Documentary, History, American history
The First Ladies Association for Research and Education hosts discussions with authors & historians on the women who have lived in the White House.
America 250
22:19 - 23:45
America 250
Early First Ladies
Series, Documentary, History, American history
The First Ladies Association for Research and Education hosts discussions with authors & historians on the women who have lived in the White House.
Dorothy Denetclaw & Matt Fitzsimons, The Sons of Gunshooter
23:45 - 00:46
Dorothy Denetclaw & Matt Fitzsimons, The Sons of Gunshooter
Special, Documentary
Authors Dorothy Denetclaw and Matt Fitzsimons reexamine the 1919 killing of an Indian trader in the Navajo Nation and the subsequent murder trial.
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