A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

S.Con.Res.2 through Congress

S.Con.Res.2 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

HouseJan 12, 2015Agreed to the resolutionNo roll-call link suppliedOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Con.Res.4 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

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Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jan 12, 2015

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on February 3, 2015, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its service during World War II.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D–MT

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Actions

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Jan 12, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 12, 2015
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H207)
Jan 12, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H207)
Jan 12, 2015
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H207)
Jan 12, 2015
Mrs. Comstock asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Jan 9, 2015
Held at the desk.
Jan 9, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 9, 2015
Received in the House.
Jan 8, 2015
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S117; text as passed Senate: CR S110)
Jan 8, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S117; text as passed Senate: CR S110)
Jan 8, 2015
Introduced in Senate

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HCONRES 4 · Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

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Analyze S.Con.Res.2 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.2, 114th Congress: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/2

Text version to examine: Enrolled Bill · 2015-01-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sconres2/BILLS-114sconres2enr.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T13:34:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze S.Con.Res.2 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

Examine S.Con.Res.2 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.2, 114th Congress: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/2

Text version to examine: Enrolled Bill · 2015-01-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sconres2/BILLS-114sconres2enr.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T13:34:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.2 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine S.Con.Res.2 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.2, 114th Congress: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/2

Text version to examine: Enrolled Bill · 2015-01-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sconres2/BILLS-114sconres2enr.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T13:34:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.2 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine S.Con.Res.2 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.2, 114th Congress: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/2

Text version to examine: Enrolled Bill · 2015-01-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sconres2/BILLS-114sconres2enr.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T13:34:49Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Con.Res.2 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.