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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.

Introduced Jan 3, 2025

Latest action (Jan 3, 2025) Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area
Congress
Legislative subjects (4)
Cemeteries and funeralsCongressional tributesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsU.S. Capitol

Summary

This concurrent resolution authorizes the remains of former President James Earl Carter, Jr. to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol from January 7, 2025 through January 9, 2025. The Architect of the Capitol is directed to make all necessary arrangements for this purpose under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and Speaker of the House. The resolution also authorizes the transfer of the catafalque (a ceremonial frame for supporting a coffin) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda for use during the services.

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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor

Actions (10)
  1. Jan 3, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  2. Jan 3, 2025 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. · house
  3. Jan 3, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
  4. Jan 3, 2025 Mrs. Fischbach asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider. · house
  5. Jan 3, 2025 Considered by unanimous consent. · house
  6. Jan 3, 2025 Received in the House. · house
  7. Jan 3, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House. · senate
  8. Jan 3, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12; text: CR S12) · senate
  9. Jan 3, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  10. Jan 3, 2025 Introduced in Senate

More bills on these subjects (8)

Other bills that carry the most legislative subjects in common with this one (topical discovery — distinct from the procedural related bills above).

  • SCONRES 37 — A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham. (shares 2 subjects)
  • SCONRES 29 — A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (shares 2 subjects)
  • S 1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • SRES 544 — A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day". (shares 2 subjects)
  • HCONRES 62 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns. (shares 2 subjects)
  • HRES 874 — Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Richard B. Cheney. (shares 2 subjects)
  • SRES 363 — A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring the victims of the shooting. (shares 2 subjects)
  • HCONRES 39 — Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act. (shares 2 subjects)

Full text

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

SECTION 1. HONORING JAMES EARL CARTER, JR.

(a) Lying in State in Rotunda.—In recognition of the long and distinguished service rendered to the Nation and to the world by the late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, his remains shall be permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol from January 7, 2025 until January 9, 2025. The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose.

(b) Use of Catafalque.—The Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda of the Capitol so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services to be conducted there for the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.

Passed the Senate January 3, 2025.

Attest:

Secretary. 119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. CON. RES. 3

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.

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