A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.
This concurrent resolution serves to honor the late James Earl Carter, Jr. , the 39th President of the United States, in recognition of his distinguished service to the Nation and the world. It specifically authorizes his remains to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol for a period from January 7, 2025, until January 9, 2025. To facilitate this tribute, the resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to undertake all necessary arrangements under the guidance of the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House. Furthermore, the Architect is authorized and instructed to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda for use during the services honoring President Carter.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12; text: CR S12)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Mrs. Fischbach asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12; text: CR S12)
Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Mrs. Fischbach asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.
USA119th CongressSCONRES-3| Senate
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This concurrent resolution serves to honor the late James Earl Carter, Jr. , the 39th President of the United States, in recognition of his distinguished service to the Nation and the world. It specifically authorizes his remains to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol for a period from January 7, 2025, until January 9, 2025. To facilitate this tribute, the resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to undertake all necessary arrangements under the guidance of the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House. Furthermore, the Architect is authorized and instructed to transfer the catafalque from the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda for use during the services honoring President Carter.