S.Res. 187 – A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

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The resolution temporarily lifts the Senate’s ban on photography in the chamber so that the Senate Photographic Studio can take a picture during an actual session on May 2, 2023. It changes the existing rule for that one day and directs Senate staff to arrange the shoot with minimal disruption, affecting the Senate Chamber’s rules and the Sergeant at Arms.

Key Provisions

Temporarily suspend rule 13.1, which normally prohibits taking pictures in the Senate Chamber, for the specific purpose of a photo on May 2, 2023.
Authorize the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper to make the necessary arrangements for the photograph while ensuring minimal disruption to Senate proceedings.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1443; text: CR S1443)

May 1, 2023

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May 1, 2023

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1443; text: CR S1443)

May 1, 2023

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Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · May 1, 2023

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 187, submitted earlier today. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 1, 2023

III

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 187

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 1, 2023

Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Fischer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

That rule 13.1 of the United States Senate Chamber and Galleries Regulations (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 May 2, 2023.

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The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper 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.