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S.Res.377 / 106th Congress

A resolution authorizing the taking of photographs in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10632; text as passed Senate: CR S10632; text of measure as introduced: CR S10628)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 17, 2000

Suspends specified provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit photographs to be taken during the period that the Senate of the 106th Congress stands in recess or adjournment and prior to the convening of the 107th Congress to allow the Senate Commission on Art to carry out its responsibilities to preserve and document works of art and historical objects within the Senate Chamber.

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Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · R–KY

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      1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10632; text as passed Senate: CR S10632; text of measure as introduced: CR S10628)

      2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10632; text as passed Senate: CR S10632; text of measure as introduced: CR S10628)

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