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SRES 526 118th Congress Senate Congress Senate

A resolution repealing standing orders relating to flowers in the Senate Chamber.

Introduced: January 17, 2024 Introduced by: Fischer, Deb Republican · Nebraska See on congress.gov
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Jan 17, 2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S141; text: CR S151)
Jan 17, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S141; text: CR S151)
Jan 17, 2024
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution repeals a 1905 prohibition on flowers in the Senate chamber. Since 1923, flowers have been occasionally allowed in the chamber, primarily to honor deceased Senators.

What's happening now January 17, 2024

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S141; text: CR S151)