S.Res. 200 – A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

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This resolution temporarily lifts the Senate’s ban on photography in the Senate Chamber so that the Senate Photographic Studio can take a picture of the Senate while it is in session. The permission is limited to a single session on May 14, 2019, at 2:15 p.m., and is intended to cause as little disruption as possible.

Key Provisions

Suspends paragraph 1 of Rule IV (which forbids photos in the Senate Chamber) only for the specific purpose of a Senate photo shoot.
Allows the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 2:15 p.m.
Directs the Sergeant at Arms to arrange the photo session while minimizing any impact on Senate business.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2774; text: CR S2773-2774)

May 9, 2019

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May 9, 2019

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2774; text: CR S2773-2774)

May 9, 2019

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Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · May 9, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 200, submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and that the…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 9, 2019

III

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 200

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 9, 2019

Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

That 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) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the hour of 2:15 p.m.

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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.