A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States.
This concurrent resolution authorizes the U.S. Capitol rotunda to be used for the lying in state of former President Jimmy Carter from January 7 to 9, 2025. It directs the Architect of the Capitol to arrange the ceremony, including moving the ceremonial platform (catafalque) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda, under the guidance of the Senate Majority Leader and House Speaker. The resolution honors Carter’s service as the 39th U.S. President and facilitates public viewing of his remains during this ceremonial period.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Jan 2025
President
Introduced Jan 3, 2025
Last action Jan 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jan 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
lower
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12; text: CR S12)
upper
Jan 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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