A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas.

12/30/2022, 3:33 AM

This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas.

Bill 117 sconres 22 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of the catafalque located in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center for memorial services honoring the late Senator Robert Joseph Dole of Kansas. The catafalque is a raised platform used to support a casket during funeral or memorial services.

The resolution specifies that the catafalque will be used in connection with memorial services held in the rotunda of the Capitol for Senator Dole. Senator Dole, a highly respected and influential figure in American politics, passed away recently and is being honored with a memorial service in the Capitol rotunda.

This resolution allows for the appropriate and dignified use of the catafalque for Senator Dole's memorial service, recognizing his significant contributions to the state of Kansas and the United States as a whole. It is a bipartisan effort to honor and pay tribute to a respected public servant.
Congress
117

Number
SCONRES - 22

Introduced on
2021-12-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator from Kansas.

Bill 117 sconres 22 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of the catafalque located in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center for memorial services honoring the late Senator Robert Joseph Dole of Kansas. The catafalque is a raised platform used to support a casket during funeral or memorial services.

The resolution specifies that the catafalque will be used in connection with memorial services held in the rotunda of the Capitol for Senator Dole. Senator Dole, a highly respected and influential figure in American politics, passed away recently and is being honored with a memorial service in the Capitol rotunda.

This resolution allows for the appropriate and dignified use of the catafalque for Senator Dole's memorial service, recognizing his significant contributions to the state of Kansas and the United States as a whole. It is a bipartisan effort to honor and pay tribute to a respected public servant.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable Robert Joseph Dole, a Senator from the State of Kansas.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Cemeteries and funerals•
Congressional leadership•
Congressional tributes•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Kansas•
Members of Congress•
Senate•
U.S. Capitol

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Latest Summary2/4/2022

This concurrent resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to move the catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda for use in connection with services for the Honorable Robert Dole, late a Senator fr...


Latest Action12/8/2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.