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S.Res. 526Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A resolution repealing standing orders relating to flowers in the Senate Chamber.

Sponsored by Deb FischerSen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Introduced January 17, 2024

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The resolution eliminates two old Senate standing orders that limited the use of flowers in the Senate Chamber. It repeals Senate Resolution 284, adopted in 1905, and Senate Resolution 221, adopted in 1983, removing those flower‑related restrictions.

Key Provisions

  • Repeals Senate Resolution 284 (1905) that restricted flowers in the Senate Chamber
  • Repeals Senate Resolution 221 (1983) that also related to flower restrictions

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S141; text: CR S151)

January 17, 2024

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January 17, 2024

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S141; text: CR S151)

January 17, 2024

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Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Jan 17, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Commerce, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 520 and that the Senate proceed to the en bloc…

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Agreed to SenateIssued January 17, 2024

III

118th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 526

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 17, 2024

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

RESOLUTION

Repealing standing orders relating to flowers in the Senate Chamber.

1.

Repeal of restriction on flowers

(a)

In general

Senate Resolution 284 (58th Congress), agreed to February 24, 1905, is repealed.

(b)

Conforming repeal

Senate Resolution 221 (98th Congress), agreed to September 15, 1983, is repealed.