S.Con.Res. 35Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

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The resolution permits the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to use the Capitol’s rotunda and Emancipation Hall on January 20, 2025. This use is for the official inauguration events of the President‑elect and Vice President‑elect of the United States.

Key Provisions

Authorizes the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to occupy the Capitol rotunda and Emancipation Hall on Jan 20, 2025 for inauguration proceedings.

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

May 6, 2024 • 7:25 PM

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Introduced in Senate

May 2, 2024

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3368; text: CR S3323)

May 2, 2024

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 3, 2024

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Received in the House.

May 6, 2024 • 2:03 PM

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Held at the desk.

May 6, 2024 • 2:17 PM

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2861)

May 6, 2024 • 7:24 PM

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Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

May 6, 2024 • 7:24 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2861)

May 6, 2024 • 7:25 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2861)

May 6, 2024 • 7:25 PM

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

May 6, 2024 • 7:25 PM

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What members said about S.Con.Res. 35 on the floor

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Rep. Bryan SteilR-WI-1 · May 6, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 35) authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint…

Sen. Brian SchatzD-HI · May 2, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con. Res. 35. I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and that the motion to…

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One Hundred Eighteenth 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 twenty four

S. CON. RES. 35

May 6, 2024

Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol

The rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol are authorized to be used on January 20, 2025, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

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Clerk of the House of Representatives