S.Con.Res. 44Senate115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable John Sidney McCain, III.

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The concurrent resolution authorizes the remains of the late Senator John Sidney McCain, III to lie in state in the Capitol’s rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018. It directs the Architect of the Capitol, under the guidance of the Senate president pro tempore and the House Speaker, to make the necessary arrangements. This applies to the Capitol building and the handling of McCain’s remains.

Key Provisions

Allows John McCain’s remains to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018.
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to take all steps needed for the lying‑in‑state, under direction of the Senate president pro tempore and the House Speaker.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

August 28, 2018 • 12:04 PM

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Introduced in Senate

August 27, 2018

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5957; text: CR S5956)

August 27, 2018

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

August 28, 2018

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Received in the House.

August 28, 2018 • 12:01 PM

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Without objection, the Chair laid S.Con.Res. 44 before the House. (consideration: CR H7774)

August 28, 2018 • 12:04 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7774)

August 28, 2018 • 12:04 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7774)

August 28, 2018 • 12:04 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

August 28, 2018 • 12:04 PM

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What members said about S.Con.Res. 44 on the floor

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Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Aug 27, 2018

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Con. Res. 44. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to…

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One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America

2d Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen

S. CON. RES. 44

August 28, 2018

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

That in recognition of the long and distinguished service rendered to the Nation by John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona and formerly a Representative from that State, his remains be permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol on August 31 and September 1, 2018, and the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose.

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Clerk of the House of Representatives