S.Res. 252Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)Passed Congress

A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber in the United States Senate.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9091; text as passed Senate: CR S9091; text of measure as introduced: CR S9090)

August 7, 2009

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9091; text as passed Senate: CR S9091; text of measure as introduced: CR S9090)

August 7, 2009

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Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Aug 7, 2009

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 252. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider…

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Agreed to SenateIssued August 7, 2009

III

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 252

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 7, 2009

Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

That paragraph 1 of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the United States Senate in actual session on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at the hour of 2:15 p.m.

The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.