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HCONRES 314 111th Congress House Law Government buildings, facilities, and property Supreme Court

Expressing the sense of Congress on the closure of the main entrance to the Supreme Court.

Introduced: July 30, 2010 See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 111th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 20, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
Jul 30, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1503)
Jul 30, 2010
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Supreme Court tradition of openness as symbolized by its open front doors should be honored and continued to be upheld; (2) even in the face of threats from enemies, it is of critical and symbolic importance that the United States demonstrates to the world that its most sacred institutions will continue to be open for business to all who seek justice; and (3) the Supreme Court should act with great dispatch to take every step to open its main doors as a public entrance.

What's happening now September 20, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 314: Expressing the sense of Congress on the closure of the main entrance to the Supreme Court.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-314/
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"H. Con. Res. 314: Expressing the sense of Congress on the closure of the main entrance to the Supreme Court.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-314/.
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H. Con. Res. 314, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-314/.
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