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S.Con.Res. 3

U.S. Senate•Engrossed

Summary

S.Con.Res. 3, “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”, was introduced in the Senate on Jan 3, 2025 by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) with 1 co-sponsor. It last saw action on Jan 3, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Record

Text

S.Con.Res. 3 has 1 co-sponsor.

sconres3/agreed-to-senate.txt
119 SCON 3 ATS: 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.
 U.S. Senate
 2025-01-03
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 III  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  S. CON. RES. 3  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   January 3, 2025   Ms. Klobuchar  (for herself and  Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to   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.
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.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2025-01-03
  2. Passed Senate2025-01-03
  3. Passed House2025-01-03

CRS Summary

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Introduced in Senate Jan 3, 2025

sconres3/introduced-in-senate.md

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Introduced in Senate (01/03/2025)

This concurrent resolution authorizes the Capitol rotunda to be used for the lying in state of the remains of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. The lying in state shall take place from January 7, 2025, until January 9, 2025.

Sponsors

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) sponsors S.Con.Res. 3, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Actions

S.Con.Res. 3 has taken 10 actions since Jan 3, 2025.

ChamberAction
Jan 3, 2025
Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12; text: CR S12)
Jan 3, 2025
Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 3, 202516:54
House
Received in the House.
Jan 3, 202518:24
House
Considered by unanimous consent.
Jan 3, 202518:24
House
Mrs. Fischbach asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

Votes

S.Con.Res. 3 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

S.Con.Res. 3 goes by 2 titles.

  • 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. — Display Title
  • 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. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.Con.Res. 3 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 4 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.Con.Res. 3’s is Congress.

sconres3/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

S.Con.Res. 3 carries 4 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Cemeteries and funerals to U.S. Capitol.

sconres3/subjects.txt
Cemeteries and funeralsCongressional tributesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsU.S. Capitol

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com