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Latest updateJan 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Capitol rotunda is a ceremonial space reserved for honoring distinguished Americans. Historically, the rotunda has been used for lying in state ceremonies for former presidents, members of Congress, and other national figures who have rendered exceptional service to the nation. These ceremonies allow the public and members of Congress to pay respects to the deceased. The Architect of the Capitol, a federal official responsible for maintaining and operating the Capitol building, typically coordinates such events under the direction of congressional leadership. The catafalque—a decorative platform used to display a casket—is a permanent fixture maintained by the Capitol for these solemn occasions.
This concurrent resolution authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to permit the remains of James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda from January 7, 2025 through January 9, 2025. The resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol, acting under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to take all necessary steps to accomplish this purpose. Additionally, the resolution authorizes and directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda so it may be used during services held there for the former president.
The lying in state ceremony will proceed over the three-day period specified, allowing members of Congress, government officials, and members of the public to pay their respects. The Architect of the Capitol will coordinate all logistical arrangements, including security, crowd management, and the physical setup of the rotunda space. No new funding is required, as the Architect of the Capitol operates under existing appropriations and maintains the catafalque as part of routine Capitol operations. The concurrent resolution is a legislative courtesy that formalizes congressional authorization for this ceremonial use of the Capitol building.
The Capitol rotunda is one of the nation's most significant ceremonial spaces, and lying in state there represents the highest form of official recognition. This resolution enables a formal, multi-day public ceremony allowing citizens and elected officials to pay respects to a former president. The authorization ensures the Capitol's facilities and staff are properly directed to conduct the ceremony with appropriate dignity and logistical coordination.
Members of Congress and their staff who will participate in and coordinate the ceremony; members of the general public who wish to pay respects during the three-day lying in state period; the Architect of the Capitol and Capitol Police who will manage security, crowd flow, and facility operations; and family members of former President Carter who will participate in the official proceedings.
S.Con.Res.3
Agreed to January 3, 2025
One Hundred Nineteenth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday,
the third day of January, two thousand and twenty five
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
SECTION 1. HONORING JAMES EARL CARTER, JR.
(a) Lying in State in Rotunda.--In recognition of the long and
distinguished service rendered to the Nation and to the world by the
late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States,
his remains shall be permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of the
Capitol from January 7, 2025 until January 9, 2025. The Architect of
the Capitol, under the direction of the Majority Leader of the Senate
and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all
necessary steps for the accomplishment of that purpose.
(b) Use of Catafalque.--The Architect of the Capitol is authorized
and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the
Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the rotunda of the
Capitol so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services
to be conducted there for the late James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th
President of the United States.Auto-Whip
Built from official statements, public releases, and voting records where they exist. Members without enough evidence are marked as no position.
Members whose public record points toward backing the bill.
Sheldon Whitehouse
D-Rhode Island
While there is no explicit statement about this specific bill in the public record, the bill is a ceremonial concurrent resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter's lying in state—a non-partisan matter of national respect and remembrance. Senator Whitehouse, as a Democratic senator, would almost certainly support such a resolution. These types of ceremonial honors for former presidents traditionally receive unanimous or near-unanimous support across party lines in Congress. The absence of any controversial policy content, combined with the ceremonial nature of the bill and Whitehouse's profile as a mainstream Democratic senator, makes strong support the most reasonable inference, though without an explicit statement, confidence cannot be higher.
View official sourcePatty Murray
D-Washington
The bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter's lying in state. While the public record does not contain explicit statements about this specific bill, several factors suggest likely support: (1) Senator Murray is a Democrat, and such ceremonial honors for former presidents typically receive bipartisan support; (2) Jimmy Carter was a Democratic president who served with distinction and maintained high approval ratings; (3) There is no evidence of any controversial positions that would prompt opposition to a ceremonial honor. However, confidence is not higher due to the complete absence of direct evidence about Murray's position on this specific bill in the provided materials. The stance is marked as 'possible_support' rather than 'strong_support' because ceremonial resolutions, while typically uncontroversial, rarely generate explicit statements from senators' public websites.
Official websiteMike Rounds
R-South Dakota
No explicit statement about this specific bill was found in the public record. However, several factors suggest likely support: (1) Mike Rounds is a Republican U.S. Senator, and honoring former presidents with lying in state ceremonies typically receives bipartisan support; (2) Jimmy Carter was a former U.S. President, and such ceremonial honors are generally non-partisan matters that receive near-universal Congressional support; (3) The bill is a concurrent resolution for a formal state funeral ceremony, not a controversial policy matter. The lower confidence reflects the absence of direct evidence from Rounds' official positions, but the nature of the bill makes strong support highly probable based on typical Congressional behavior on such ceremonial matters.
Official websiteMembers whose public record points toward opposition.
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Mike Lee
R-Utah
The public record contains no explicit statements or indicators regarding Mike Lee's position on this specific concurrent resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter's lying in state. The content focuses on Lee's legislative priorities (government spending, DEI, small business regulation, etc.), which are unrelated to this ceremonial resolution. Lying in state resolutions are typically non-partisan and procedural honors for deceased presidents, and such votes rarely generate controversy or opposition from senators regardless of party. While Lee is a Republican and Carter was a Democrat, there is no information suggesting Lee would oppose this ceremonial honor. However, without explicit evidence of support or past voting patterns on similar resolutions, a confident stance cannot be determined.
Official websiteJeff Merkley
D-Oregon
The public record does not contain any explicit statements, voting records, or policy positions related to this specific bill about James Earl Carter Jr.'s lying in state ceremony. The content shows Merkley's recent work on wildfire resilience, airport funding, forest service budgeting, financial regulation, and criticism of Trump administration policies—none of which directly address this ceremonial resolution. While Merkley is a Democratic senator who would likely support honoring a former Democratic president as a matter of bipartisan respect and tradition, there is insufficient specific evidence in the provided material to determine his actual stance on this particular bill. Such ceremonial resolutions typically receive broad bipartisan support, but without explicit confirmation, a neutral classification is most appropriate.
Official websiteBernie Moreno
R-Ohio
No explicit statements about this specific bill are found in the provided website content. The public record shows Moreno's recent legislative priorities (prediction markets ban, Chinese vehicle restrictions, immigration enforcement) but contains no information about his position on the Carter lying in state resolution. This is a ceremonial bill honoring a former president that typically receives bipartisan or unanimous support, suggesting likely support based on norm, but without explicit evidence of Moreno's stance or relevant policy positions that directly apply to this non-partisan ceremonial matter, confidence must remain low.
Official websiteJon Ossoff
D-Georgia
The public record does not contain any explicit statements, press releases, or legislative records regarding this specific bill about James Earl Carter Jr.'s lying in state. The content appears to be generic website navigation and office information. While this is a ceremonial resolution honoring a former U.S. President and fellow Georgian (Carter was from Georgia), which would typically receive bipartisan support, there is insufficient evidence from the provided material to determine Ossoff's specific stance on this bill. To make a confident assessment, voting records, press statements, or direct comments about this resolution would be needed.
Official websiteRand Paul
R-Kentucky
The public record contains no explicit statements about this specific bill authorizing the use of the Capitol rotunda for President Jimmy Carter's lying in state. The content shows Paul's legislative priorities (Federal Reserve audits, regulatory reform, hemp safety, vaccine policy, student loan relief, and government efficiency) which do not directly relate to this ceremonial resolution. While concurrent resolutions honoring deceased presidents are typically bipartisan and non-controversial measures that most members support, Paul's libertarian-leaning skepticism of government spending and ceremony could theoretically influence his position. However, without explicit evidence of his stance on this specific bill or similar ceremonial measures, a neutral classification with low-to-moderate confidence is most appropriate. His party affiliation (Republican) and typical voting patterns on routine Senate business suggest likely support, but this remains speculative without direct evidence.
Official websiteRick Scott
R-Florida
The public record contains only general constituent services information, office locations, and recent press releases unrelated to this bill. There are no explicit statements about Rick Scott's position on the Carter lying in state resolution. While concurrent resolutions authorizing Capitol rotunda ceremonies are typically passed with broad bipartisan support as ceremonial honors, without specific evidence of Scott's stance on this particular bill or similar resolutions, a neutral classification with low confidence is appropriate. The lack of any relevant content makes a definitive determination impossible based on the provided information.
Official websiteTommy Tuberville
R-Alabama
The public record provided is largely a navigation menu and does not contain any explicit statements about this specific bill or about presidential honors/lying in state ceremonies. While Tuberville is a conservative Republican senator, this particular bill is a ceremonial honor for former President Jimmy Carter (a Democrat) that typically receives bipartisan support. Without access to his actual voting record on this specific bill, his public statements about it, or relevant policy positions that would directly apply, a confident determination cannot be made. Ceremonial resolutions honoring deceased presidents generally receive near-unanimous support regardless of party affiliation, which would suggest possible support, but this cannot be confirmed from the available information.
Official websiteTodd Young
R-Indiana
The public record does not contain any explicit statements regarding this specific bill about President Carter's lying in state. The content shows Todd Young is a U.S. Senator (not Representative) from Indiana with focus areas including veterans issues, national security, and various legislative priorities, but nothing related to this ceremonial resolution. Without explicit evidence of his position, past voting on similar ceremonial resolutions, or relevant policy statements, a definitive stance cannot be determined. However, such bipartisan ceremonial honors for former presidents typically receive broad support across party lines, which would suggest likely support, but this cannot be confirmed from available information.
Official websiteAngela Alsobrooks
D-Maryland
Alan Armstrong
R-Oklahoma
Tammy Baldwin
D-Wisconsin
Jim Banks
R-Indiana
John Barrasso
R-Wyoming
Michael Bennet
D-Colorado
Marsha Blackburn
R-Tennessee
Richard Blumenthal
D-Connecticut
Lisa Blunt Rochester
D-Delaware
Cory Booker
D-New Jersey
John Boozman
R-Arkansas
Katie Britt
R-Alabama
Ted Budd
R-North Carolina
Maria Cantwell
D-Washington
Shelley Capito
R-West Virginia
Bill Cassidy
R-Louisiana
Susan Collins
R-Maine
Christopher Coons
D-Delaware
John Cornyn
R-Texas
Catherine Cortez Masto
D-Nevada
Tom Cotton
R-Arkansas
Kevin Cramer
R-North Dakota
Mike Crapo
R-Idaho
Ted Cruz
R-Texas
John Curtis
R-Utah
Steve Daines
R-Montana
Tammy Duckworth
D-Illinois
Richard Durbin
D-Illinois
Joni Ernst
R-Iowa
John Fetterman
D-Pennsylvania
Deb Fischer
R-Nebraska
Ruben Gallego
D-Arizona
Kirsten Gillibrand
D-New York
Lindsey Graham
R-South Carolina
Chuck Grassley
R-Iowa
Bill Hagerty
R-Tennessee
Maggie Hassan
D-New Hampshire
Josh Hawley
R-Missouri
Martin Heinrich
D-New Mexico
John Hickenlooper
D-Colorado
Mazie Hirono
D-Hawaii
John Hoeven
R-North Dakota
Jon Husted
R-Ohio
Cindy Hyde-Smith
R-Mississippi
Ron Johnson
R-Wisconsin
James Justice
R-West Virginia
Timothy Kaine
D-Virginia
Mark Kelly
D-Arizona
John Kennedy
R-Louisiana
Andy Kim
D-New Jersey
Angus King
I-Maine
Amy Klobuchar
D-Minnesota
James Lankford
R-Oklahoma
Ben Luján
D-New Mexico
Cynthia Lummis
R-Wyoming
Edward Markey
D-Massachusetts
Roger Marshall
R-Kansas
Mitch McConnell
R-Kentucky
David McCormick
R-Pennsylvania
Ashley Moody
R-Florida
Jerry Moran
R-Kansas
Markwayne Mullin
R-Oklahoma
Lisa Murkowski
R-Alaska
Christopher Murphy
D-Connecticut
Alex Padilla
D-California
Gary Peters
D-Michigan
John Reed
D-Rhode Island
Pete Ricketts
R-Nebraska
James Risch
R-Idaho
Jacky Rosen
D-Nevada
Marco Rubio
R-Florida
Bernie Sanders
I-Vermont
Brian Schatz
D-Hawaii
Adam Schiff
D-California
Eric Schmitt
R-Missouri
Charles Schumer
D-New York
Tim Scott
R-South Carolina
Jeanne Shaheen
D-New Hampshire
Tim Sheehy
R-Montana
Elissa Slotkin
D-Michigan
Tina Smith
D-Minnesota
Dan Sullivan
R-Alaska
John Thune
R-South Dakota
Thomas Tillis
R-North Carolina
Chris Van Hollen
D-Maryland
J. Vance
R-Ohio
Mark Warner
D-Virginia
Raphael Warnock
D-Georgia
Elizabeth Warren
D-Massachusetts
Peter Welch
D-Vermont
Roger Wicker
R-Mississippi
Ron Wyden
D-Oregon
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