S.Res. 543Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)Passed Congress

A resolution temporarily suspending the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings for the purpose of permitting the taking of photographs in the area of the Daily Press Gallery.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8397; text as passed Senate: CR S8397; text of measure as introduced: CR S8382)

July 27, 2006

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8397; text as passed Senate: CR S8397; text of measure as introduced: CR S8382)

July 27, 2006

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Sen. William H. FristR-TN · Jul 27, 2006

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 543, which was submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution…

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Agreed to SenateIssued July 27, 2006

III

109th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 543

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 27 (legislative day, July 26), 2006

Mr. Lott submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Temporarily suspending the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings for the purpose of permitting the taking of photographs in the area of the Daily Press Gallery.

That—

(1)

paragraph 1 of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) shall be temporarily suspended for the purpose of permitting the taking of photographs in the area of the Daily Press Gallery;

(2)

photographs permitted under paragraph (1) may only be taken at a time when the Senate is in recess;

(3)

photographs permitted to be taken under paragraph (1) may only be used in relation to United States District Court Civil Action No. 04–0026; and

(4)

the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements for implementation of paragraph (1), which arrangements shall provide that there will be no disruption to the business of the Senate.