S.Res. 40Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

A resolution establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

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The resolution sets rules for who may be allowed in the Senate Chamber galleries while the impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump is held. It keeps the press galleries open for journalists under existing procedures, but limits all other gallery access to members of Congress. The Senate Sergeant at Arms is tasked with enforcing these rules.

Key Provisions

Press galleries remain open to members of the press under established procedures
All other galleries are limited to Senators and House Representatives only
The Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper are responsible for enforcing the access rules

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578)

February 8, 2021

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S588; text: CR S578)

February 8, 2021

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Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Feb 8, 2021

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions that were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 38, S. Res. 39, S. Res. 40, and…

Sen. Amy KlobucharD-MN · Apr 14, 2021

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for the legislative activities report of the Committee on Rules and Administration during the 116th Congress be printed in the Congressional Record.

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Agreed to SenateIssued February 8, 2021

III

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 40

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 8, 2021

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

RESOLUTION

Establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

Access to galleries of the Senate Chamber

During the impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, the following procedures relating to access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber shall apply:

(1)

Press galleries

The press galleries of the Senate Chamber shall remain open and available for members of the press under established procedures.

(2)

Other galleries

Access to all galleries of the Senate Chamber not described in paragraph (1) shall be available only to Senators and Members of the House of Representatives.

Enforcement by the Sergeant at Arms

The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall enforce this resolution and take such other actions as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate under this resolution.