Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent Resolutions, 101st to 118th Congresses

Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds,
January 27, 2021April 29, 2022
and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent
Jacob R. Straus
Resolutions, 101st to 116th117th Congresses
Specialist on the Congress Specialist on the Congress

The Capitol Rotunda and the Capitol Grounds have been used as the setting for a variety The Capitol Rotunda and the Capitol Grounds have been used as the setting for a variety
of events, ranging from memorial ceremonies and the reception of foreign dignitaries to of events, ranging from memorial ceremonies and the reception of foreign dignitaries to
the
the presentation of awards and the hosting of public competitions. This report identifies presentation of awards and the hosting of public competitions. This report identifies
and categorizes uses of the Capitol Rotunda and Capitol Grounds authorized by concurrent resolutions since the and categorizes uses of the Capitol Rotunda and Capitol Grounds authorized by concurrent resolutions since the
101st Congress. 101st Congress.
In most cases, use of the Capitol Rotunda requires a concurrent resolution agreed to by both the House and In most cases, use of the Capitol Rotunda requires a concurrent resolution agreed to by both the House and
Senate. A concurrent resolution for the use of the Rotunda Senate. A concurrent resolution for the use of the Rotunda typical ytypically identifies the event and date for which use is identifies the event and date for which use is
authorized. Often, the resolution also directs physical preparations to be carried out under the supervision of the authorized. Often, the resolution also directs physical preparations to be carried out under the supervision of the
Architect of the Capitol. Architect of the Capitol.
One hundred concurrent resolutions were agreed to by the House and the SenateThe House and the Senate agreed to 105 concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of the authorizing the use of the
Rotunda between the 101st and the Rotunda between the 101st and the 116th Congresses117th Congresses (through April 29, 2022). These resolutions can be divided into seven categories: (1) . These resolutions can be divided into seven categories: (1)
commemoration ceremonies; (2) Congressional Gold Medal ceremonies; (3) artwork unveilings; (4) presidential commemoration ceremonies; (2) Congressional Gold Medal ceremonies; (3) artwork unveilings; (4) presidential
inauguration activities; (5) receptions or ceremonies honoring living people; (6) persons lying in state or honor; inauguration activities; (5) receptions or ceremonies honoring living people; (6) persons lying in state or honor;
and (7) prayer vigils. and (7) prayer vigils.
Use of the Capitol Grounds can be authorized either by the passage of a concurrent resolution or through an Use of the Capitol Grounds can be authorized either by the passage of a concurrent resolution or through an
application process with the Capitol Police. A concurrent resolution is application process with the Capitol Police. A concurrent resolution is typical ytypically needed for events longer than 24 needed for events longer than 24
hours in duration, for events that require vehicles on the Capitol Grounds for setup, for events requiring hours in duration, for events that require vehicles on the Capitol Grounds for setup, for events requiring
electronics on the Lower West Terrace of the Capitol, and for events where a large number of Members electronics on the Lower West Terrace of the Capitol, and for events where a large number of Members wil will be in be in
attendance. The Capitol Police’s special events office handles permits and approval for attendance. The Capitol Police’s special events office handles permits and approval for al other events.
One hundred fourteen concurrent resolutions were agreed to by the House and the Senateall other events. The House and the Senate agreed to 116 concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of authorizing the use of
the Capitol Grounds between the 101st and the the Capitol Grounds between the 101st and the 116th117th Congresses Congresses (through April 29, 2022). These resolutions can be divided into four . These resolutions can be divided into four
categories: (1) events sponsored by nonfederal-government groups; (2) memorial services; (3) events sponsored categories: (1) events sponsored by nonfederal-government groups; (2) memorial services; (3) events sponsored
by the federal government; and (4) award and dedication ceremonies. by the federal government; and (4) award and dedication ceremonies.
Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress, Emancipation Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress, Emancipation
Hal Hall of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and Capitol Grounds. Use of of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and Capitol Grounds. Use of
Emancipation Emancipation Hal Hall requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both houses of Congress authorizing its use. requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both houses of Congress authorizing its use.
These resolutions can be divided into four categories: (1) commemoration ceremonies, (2) congressional gold These resolutions can be divided into four categories: (1) commemoration ceremonies, (2) congressional gold
medal ceremonies, (3) artwork unveilings, and (4) presidential inauguration activities. As of the date of this medal ceremonies, (3) artwork unveilings, and (4) presidential inauguration activities. As of the date of this
report, report, 4350 concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of Emancipation concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of Emancipation Hal Hall have been agreed to. have been agreed to.
This report will be updated at the end of each session of Congress.
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Concurrent Resolutions for Use of the Rotunda .............................................................................. 2
Methodology ............................................................................................................................. 2
Results ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Commemoration Ceremonies ............................................................................................. 3
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies ............................................................................. 3
Artwork Unveilings ............................................................................................................ 3 Persons Lying in State or Honor . 3
Presidential Inaugural Activities ............................................................................. 3
Receiving or Honoring Living Persons ........... 3 Presidential Inaugural Activities ......................................................................................... 4
Persons Lying in State or Honor Receiving or Honoring Living Persons ............................................................................... 4
Prayer Vigils ........................................................................................................................ 4
Concurrent Resolutions for Use of the Capitol Grounds ................................................................. 5
Methodology ............................................................................................................................. 5 Results ............ 5
Results ........................................................................................................................... 5
Nonfederal-Government-Sponsored Events ....................................................................... 6 6
Memorial Services .............................................................................................................. 6
Federal Government Sponsored Events .............................................................................. 7
Award and Dedication Ceremonies ..................................................................................... 7
Use of Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center ................................................................. 7
Methodology ............................................................................................................................. 8 Results .................. 8
Results ..................................................................................................................... 8
Commemoration Ceremonies ............................................................................................. 9
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies ............................................................................. 9
Artwork Unveilings ............................................................................................................ 9 9
Presidential Inauguration Activities .................................................................................... 9

Tables
Table 1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda ............................................... 2
Table 2. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda, by Category .......................... 5
Table 3. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds .................................. 6
Table 4. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds, by Category ............. 7
Table 5. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of Emancipation Hall ..................................... 8
Table 6. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of Emancipation Hall, by Category ............. 10

Table A-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of the Capitol Rotunda ........................ 11
Table B-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of the Capitol Grounds ...................... 16
Table C-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of Emancipation Hall ......................... 21

Appendixes
Appendix A. Concurrent Resolutions for the Use of the Capitol Rotunda ..................................... 11
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Appendix B. Concurrent Resolutions for the Use of the Capitol Grounds ................................... 16
Appendix C. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of Emancipation Hall ..................... 21

Contacts
Author Information ........................................................................................................................ 23


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Introduction
Both the Capitol Rotunda and the Capitol Grounds have been used as the setting for a variety of Both the Capitol Rotunda and the Capitol Grounds have been used as the setting for a variety of
events, ranging from memorial ceremonies and the reception of foreign dignitaries to the events, ranging from memorial ceremonies and the reception of foreign dignitaries to the
presentation of awards and the hosting of public competitions. This report identifies and presentation of awards and the hosting of public competitions. This report identifies and
categorizes uses of the Capitol Rotunda and Capitol Grounds authorized by concurrent categorizes uses of the Capitol Rotunda and Capitol Grounds authorized by concurrent
resolutions since the 101st Congress. resolutions since the 101st Congress.
In most cases, use of the Capitol Rotunda requires a concurrent resolution agreed to by both the In most cases, use of the Capitol Rotunda requires a concurrent resolution agreed to by both the
House and Senate.1 A concurrent resolution for the use of the Rotunda House and Senate.1 A concurrent resolution for the use of the Rotunda typical ytypically identifies the identifies the
event and date for which use is authorized. Often, the resolution also directs physical preparations event and date for which use is authorized. Often, the resolution also directs physical preparations
to be carried out “in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may to be carried out “in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may
provide.”2 provide.”2
Use of the Capitol Grounds requires either the passage of a concurrent resolution or permit Use of the Capitol Grounds requires either the passage of a concurrent resolution or permit
approval from the Capitol Police. Events that entail the use of the West Front Steps of the Capitol, approval from the Capitol Police. Events that entail the use of the West Front Steps of the Capitol,
electricity on the Lower West Terrace of the Capitol, require more than 24 hours from setup to electricity on the Lower West Terrace of the Capitol, require more than 24 hours from setup to
cleanup, require vehicles on Capitol Grounds for setup, or cleanup, require vehicles on Capitol Grounds for setup, or wil will have a large number of Members have a large number of Members
in attendance in attendance typical ytypically require a concurrent resolution.3 require a concurrent resolution.3 Al All other events can other events can typical ytypically be issued be issued
permits by the U.S. Capitol Police.4 permits by the U.S. Capitol Police.4
Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress (2007-2009), ,
Emancipation Emancipation Hal Hall of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and
Capitol Grounds. Use of Emancipation Capitol Grounds. Use of Emancipation Hal Hall requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both
houses of Congress authorizing its use.5 houses of Congress authorizing its use.5
Additional y, Additionally, Congress has provided an ongoing authorization for holiday concerts on Capitol Congress has provided an ongoing authorization for holiday concerts on Capitol
Grounds.6 Grounds.6 HeldTraditionally held on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day, these concerts feature the on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day, these concerts feature the
National Symphony Orchestra, are free, and are open to the public.7 National Symphony Orchestra, are free, and are open to the public.7

1 Congressional leaders1 Congressional leaders have authorized the use of the Rotunda without a concurrent resolution have authorized the use of the Rotunda without a concurrent resolution fo rfor the lying in state of the lying in state of
an official when Congressan official when Congress was was out of session. For example, use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of President Ford out of session. For example, use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of President Ford
in January 2007 wasin January 2007 was authorized by the Speaker of the House and the majority leader of the Senate. authorized by the Speaker of the House and the majority leader of the Senate. T elephoneTelephone
conversation between the author and Becky F. Dougherty, protocol officer of the U.S. Senate, Office of the Sergeant at conversation between the author and Becky F. Dougherty, protocol officer of the U.S. Senate, Office of the Sergeant at
Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, July 24, 2008. Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, July 24, 2008.
2 For example, see H.Con.Res. 377 (110th Congress), agreed 2 For example, see H.Con.Res. 377 (110th Congress), agreed to June 27, 2008. to June 27, 2008.
3 3 T elephoneTelephone conversation between the author and Lt. Kathryn Stillman, special events, U.S. Capitol Police, July 16, conversation between the author and Lt. Kathryn Stillman, special events, U.S. Capitol Police, July 16,
2008. 2008.
4 4 T heThe U.S. Capitol Police application for conducting can be found on the Capitol Police website U.S. Capitol Police application for conducting can be found on the Capitol Police website at at
https://www.uscp.gov/visiting-capitol-hill/activities-requiring-permits. https://www.uscp.gov/visiting-capitol-hill/activities-requiring-permits. T heThe application, available at application, available at
https://www.uscp.gov/sites/uscapitolpolice.house.gov/files/wysiwyg_uploaded/https://www.uscp.gov/sites/uscapitolpolice.house.gov/files/wysiwyg_uploaded/
Application%20for%20Conducting%20an%20Event%20on%20U.S.%20Capitol%20Grounds_December%202019.pdf, Application%20for%20Conducting%20an%20Event%20on%20U.S.%20Capitol%20Grounds_December%202019.pdf,
must be submitted at least 120 hours, or five days,must be submitted at least 120 hours, or five days, in advance of the activity. in advance of the activity.
5 P.L. 110-437, §103, 122 Stat. 4986, October 10, 2008; 2 U.S.C. §2203. 5 P.L. 110-437, §103, 122 Stat. 4986, October 10, 2008; 2 U.S.C. §2203.
6 H.Con.Res. 133 (97th Congress), 95 Stat. 1760, May 21, 19816 H.Con.Res. 133 (97th Congress), 95 Stat. 1760, May 21, 1981; 40 U.S.C. §5107. .
7 U.S.7 U.S. Congress, Architect of the Capitol, “Concerts at the U.S. Capitol,” at https://www.aoc.gov/nations-stage/Congress, Architect of the Capitol, “Concerts at the U.S. Capitol,” at https://www.aoc.gov/nations-stage/
concerts. concerts.
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Concurrent Resolutions for Use of the Rotunda
Methodology
A database search was conducted using Congress.gov for the 101st through the 116th Congresses
(1989-2020). The search was conducted by running a query across al To identify legislation that authorized the use of the Capitol Rotunda, CRS conducted a search of Congress.gov for the 101st Congress (1989-1991) through the 117th Congress (2021-2023, through April 29, 2022) for agreed-to concurrent agreed-to concurrent
resolutions using the subject term “rotunda.” The results of the search were then examined resolutions using the subject term “rotunda.” The results of the search were then examined
individual y individually to differentiate resolutions for the use of the Rotunda from references to it in to differentiate resolutions for the use of the Rotunda from references to it in
otherwise unrelated legislation.8 otherwise unrelated legislation.8
Results
The search identified The search identified a total of 100105 concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and
Senate. Between the 101st Congress and the Senate. Between the 101st Congress and the 116th Congress117th Congress (through April 29, 2022), the House and Senate agreed to , the House and Senate agreed to
between one and nine concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of the between one and nine concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of the Rotunda.
Rotunda. Table 1 reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each Congress. reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each Congress.
Table 1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda
101st Congress to 101st Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Congress
Number
Congress
Number
101 (1989-1991) 101 (1989-1991)
7 7
109 (2005-2007)
8110 (2007-2009) 9
102 (1991-1993) 102 (1991-1993)
4 4
110 (2007-2009111 (2009-2011) )
9 9
103 (1993-1995) 103 (1993-1995)
1 1
111 (2009-2011112 (2011-2013) )
9 9
104 (1995-1997) 104 (1995-1997)
6 6
112 (2011-2013)
9113 (2013-2015) 6
105 (1997-1999) 105 (1997-1999)
8 8
113 (2013-2015)
6114 (2015-2017) 3
106 (1999-2001) 106 (1999-2001)
8 8
114 (2015-2017)
3115 (2017-2019) 6
107 (2001-2003) 107 (2001-2003)
8 8
115 (2017-2019)
6116 (2019-2021) 1
108 (2003-2005) 108 (2003-2005)
7 7
116 (2019-2021)
1

117 (2021-2023) 5 109 (2005-2007) 8
Total (101st-116th117th)
100105
Source: Database query of Congress.gov,Database query of Congress.gov, 101st-101st-116th117th Congresses Congresses (through April 29, 2022). .
Appendix A, which which lists the results of the database search, provides the lists the results of the database search, provides the fol owingfollowing information for information for
each concurrent resolution: the Congress in which the resolution was introduced, the resolution each concurrent resolution: the Congress in which the resolution was introduced, the resolution
number, and the subject of the resolution. number, and the subject of the resolution.
Concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda can be divided into seven categories: Concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda can be divided into seven categories:
(1) commemoration ceremonies; (2) Congressional Gold Medal ceremonies; (3) artwork (1) commemoration ceremonies; (2) Congressional Gold Medal ceremonies; (3) artwork
unveilings; (4) presidential inauguration activities; (5) receptions or ceremonies honoring living unveilings; (4) presidential inauguration activities; (5) receptions or ceremonies honoring living
people; (6) persons lying in state or honor; and (7) prayer vigils. The following sections provide a people; (6) persons lying in state or honor; and (7) prayer vigils. The following sections provide a
brief explanation of each category and examples of activitiesbrief explanation of each category and examples of activities.. Table 2 contains the number of contains the number of
concurrent resolutions agreed to by Congress since 1989, by category. concurrent resolutions agreed to by Congress since 1989, by category.

8 Each piece of legislation identified by8 Each piece of legislation identified by the search wasthe search was examined to determine (1) whether the legislation examined to determine (1) whether the legislation author izedauthorized the the
useuse of the Rotunda, and (2) the purpose for whichof the Rotunda, and (2) the purpose for which the use wasthe use was authorized.authorized.
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Commemoration Ceremonies
The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions ( The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions (34.032.4%) authorized the use of the Rotunda for a %) authorized the use of the Rotunda for a
commemoration ceremony, often of an historical event. For example, concurrent resolutions commemoration ceremony, often of an historical event. For example, concurrent resolutions
authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of authorizing the use of the Rotunda for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of
remembrance of victims of the Holocaust were passed during each Congress.9 In recent remembrance of victims of the Holocaust were passed during each Congress.9 In recent
Congresses, resolutions were also agreed to for Rotunda ceremonies to commemorate the 60th Congresses, resolutions were also agreed to for Rotunda ceremonies to commemorate the 60th
anniversary of the integration of the U.S. Armed Forces,10 the 200th birthday of Constantino anniversary of the integration of the U.S. Armed Forces,10 the 200th birthday of Constantino
Brumidi,11 the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration,12 and the 50th Brumidi,11 the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration,12 and the 50th
anniversary of the Civilanniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.13 Rights Act of 1964.13
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies
Ceremonies to award Congressional Gold Medals account for Ceremonies to award Congressional Gold Medals account for 24.022.9% of the concurrent resolutions % of the concurrent resolutions
for the use of the Rotunda agreed to since the 101st Congress. These award ceremonies include for the use of the Rotunda agreed to since the 101st Congress. These award ceremonies include
presentations of Congressional Gold Medals to Rosa Parks, cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the presentations of Congressional Gold Medals to Rosa Parks, cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the
Tuskegee Airmen, and other recipients.14 Tuskegee Airmen, and other recipients.14
Artw orkArtwork Unveilings
Since the 101st Congress, Since the 101st Congress, 15.014.3% of concurrent resolutions have been agreed to for the use of the % of concurrent resolutions have been agreed to for the use of the
Rotunda for ceremonies to unveil artwork. These have included unveiling ceremonies for portrait Rotunda for ceremonies to unveil artwork. These have included unveiling ceremonies for portrait
busts of former Vice Presidents,15 as busts of former Vice Presidents,15 as wel well as presentation ceremonies of statues prior to placement as presentation ceremonies of statues prior to placement
in Statuary in Statuary Hal .16
Presidential Inaugural Activities
In preparation for the quadrennial Presidential inauguration activities that take place at the
Capitol, concurrent resolutions were passed during the 102nd, 104th, 106th, 108th, 110th, 112th,
113th, and 115th Congresses.17 These resolutions have authorized the Joint Congressional
Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to use the Rotunda “in connection with the proceedings and
ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of

Hall.16 Persons Lying in State or Honor Use of the Rotunda for individuals to lie in state or honor accounted for 12.4% of Rotunda events authorized by concurrent resolution.17 These events have included President Ronald Reagan and 9 For example, see H.Con.Res. 66, 110th Congress. 9 For example, see H.Con.Res. 66, 110th Congress.
10 H.Con.Res. 377, 110th Congress. 10 H.Con.Res. 377, 110th Congress.
11 H.Con.Res. 202, 109th Congress. Constantino Brumidi was11 H.Con.Res. 202, 109th Congress. Constantino Brumidi was an artist who painted the “apotheosis of Washington” in an artist who painted the “apotheosis of Washington” in
the dome of the Capitol as wellthe dome of the Capitol as well as as frescoes and muralsfrescoes and murals in the first floor hallways on the Senate wingin the first floor hallways on the Senate wing of the Capitol of the Capitol
Building.Building. For more information on Constantino Brumidi, see U.S.For more information on Constantino Brumidi, see U.S. Congress, Architect of the Capitol, Congress, Architect of the Capitol, Constantino
Brum idiBrumidi: Artist of the Capitol (Washington: GPO, 1998). (Washington: GPO, 1998).
12 S.Con.Res.12 S.Con.Res. 75, 111th Congress. 75, 111th Congress.
13 H.Con.Res. 100, 113th Congress. 13 H.Con.Res. 100, 113th Congress.
14 For a list of Congressional Gold14 For a list of Congressional Gold Medals Medals awarded,awarded, see CRSsee CRS Report R45101, Report R45101, Congressional Gold Medals:
Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress, by Jacob, by Jacob R. Straus. R. Straus.
15 For example, S.Con.Res.15 For example, S.Con.Res. 63, 108th Congress, authorized the use63, 108th Congress, authorized the use of the Rotunda for an unveiling ceremony of a of the Rotunda for an unveiling ceremony of a
portrait bust of former Vice President Quayle. portrait bust of former Vice President Quayle.
16 For example, H.Con.Res. 242, 109th Congress, authorized the use of the Rotunda for a presentation ceremony of a 16 For example, H.Con.Res. 242, 109th Congress, authorized the use of the Rotunda for a presentation ceremony of a
statue of Po’Pay, prior to placement in Statuary Hall. statue of Po’Pay, prior to placement in Statuary Hall.
17 For 17 For example, see S.Con.Res. 68, 110th Congress.
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the United States.”18 Since the 101st Congress, 10.0% of concurrent resolutions have authorized
the use of the Rotunda for inaugural activities.
Receiving or Honoring Living Persons
Since the 101st Congress, 6.0more information on individuals lying in state or honor in the Rotunda, see CRS Insight IN10961, Senators Lying in State in the U.S. Capitol, by Jacob R. Straus; CRS Insight IN11472, Members of the House of Representatives Lying in State in the U.S. Capitol, by Jacob R. Straus; and CRS Insight IN11510, Lying in State or Honor in the U.S. Capitol by Non-Members of Congress, by Jacob R. Straus. Congressional Research Service 3 Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall President George H.W. Bush,18 Senator Claude Pepper,19 Senator Daniel K. Inouye,20 Senator John McCain,21 and Representative John Lewis lying in state; 22 Rosa Parks and Reverend Billy Graham lying in honor;23 and the memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police.24 In the 117th Congress, two individuals—Senator Harry Reid and Senator Robert Dole—have lain in state,25 and two Capitol Police Officers—William F. Evans and Brian Sicknick—have lain in honor.26 Presidential Inaugural Activities In preparation for the quadrennial Presidential inauguration activities that take place at the Capitol, concurrent resolutions were passed during the 102nd, 104th, 106th, 108th, 110th, 112th, 113th, 115th, and 117th Congresses.27 These resolutions have authorized the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to use the Rotunda “in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.”28 Since the 101st Congress, 10.5% of concurrent resolutions have authorized the use of the Rotunda for inaugural activities. Receiving or Honoring Living Persons Since the 101st Congress, 5.7% of concurrent resolutions have authorized the use of the Rotunda % of concurrent resolutions have authorized the use of the Rotunda
for the purposes of receiving foreign dignitaries or honoring a living person. For example, during for the purposes of receiving foreign dignitaries or honoring a living person. For example, during
the 102nd Congress, use of the Rotunda was authorized for a ceremony and reception for the Dalai the 102nd Congress, use of the Rotunda was authorized for a ceremony and reception for the Dalai
Lama.Lama.1929 During the 105th Congress, use of the Rotunda was authorized for a ceremony honoring During the 105th Congress, use of the Rotunda was authorized for a ceremony honoring
Mother Teresa.Mother Teresa.2030 During the 114th Congress, the use of the Rotunda was authorized for events During the 114th Congress, the use of the Rotunda was authorized for events
surrounding the visit by His Holiness Pope Francis to address a joint session of Congress.surrounding the visit by His Holiness Pope Francis to address a joint session of Congress.21
Persons Lying in State or Honor
Use of the Rotunda for individuals to lie in state or honor accounted for 9.0% of Rotunda events
authorized by concurrent resolution.22 These events have included President Ronald Reagan and
President George H.W. Bush,23 Senator Claude Pepper,24 Senator Daniel K. Inouye,25 and Senator
John McCain lying in state;26 Rosa Parks and Reverend Bil y Graham lying in honor;27 and the
memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph
Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police.28 In the 116th Congress, one individual—Representative John
Lewis—lay in state.29
Prayer Vigils
On two occasions during the 107th Congress (2.0%), concurrent resolutions were agreed to for the
use of the Rotunda for prayer vigils. H.Con.Res. 233 authorized the use of the Rotunda for a
prayer vigil in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. S.Con.Res. 83
authorized the use of the Rotunda for a ceremony as part of a National Day of Reconciliation.

18 For example, see S.Con.Res. 68, 110th Congress.
19 H.Con.Res. 115, 102nd Congress.
20 S.Con.Res. 26, 105th Congress.
21 H.Con.Res. 43, 114th Congress. T he same resolution also authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds 31 Prayer Vigils On two occasions during the 107th Congress (1.9%), concurrent resolutions were agreed to for the use of the Rotunda for prayer vigils. H.Con.Res. 233 authorized the use of the Rotunda for a 18 President Reagan: H.Con.Res. 444, 108th Congress; S.Con.Res. 115, 108th Congress; President Bush: S.Con.Res. 55, 115th Congress. 19 H.Con.Res. 139, 101st Congress. 20 S.Con.Res. 64, 112th Congress. 21 S.Con.Res. 44, 115th Congress. 22 H.Con.Res. 105, 116th Congress. 23 Rosa Parks: S.Con.Res. 61, 109th Congress; Reverend Billy Graham: H.Con.Res. 107, 115th Congress. 24 H.Con.Res. 206, 105th Congress. 25 Sen. Robert Dole: S.Con.Res. 23, 117th Congress; Sen. Harry Reid: S.Con.Res. 25, 117th Congress. 26 Officer Sicknick: H.Con.Res. 10, 117th Congress; Officer Evans: H.Con.Res. 27, 117th Congress. 27 For example, see S.Con.Res. 68, 110th Congress. 28 For example, see S.Con.Res. 68, 110th Congress. 29 H.Con.Res. 115, 102nd Congress. 30 S.Con.Res. 26, 105th Congress. 31 H.Con.Res. 43, 114th Congress. The same resolution also authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds and and
Emancipation Hall for events. For more information on His Holiness Pope Francis’s visit to the United States Capitol Emancipation Hall for events. For more information on His Holiness Pope Francis’s visit to the United States Capitol
and his addressand his address to a joint session of Congress, seeto a joint session of Congress, see CRS CRS In Focus IF10211, In Focus IF10211, Foreign Leaders Addressing Congress, by , by
Jacob R.Jacob R. Straus.
22 For more information on individuals lying in state or honor in the Rotunda, see CRS Insight IN10961, Senators
Lying in State in the U.S. Capitol, by Jacob R. Straus; CRS Insight IN11472, Mem bers of the House of Representatives
Lying in State in the U.S. Capitol, by Jacob R. Straus; and CRS Insight IN11510, Lying in State or Honor in the U.S.
Capitol by Non-Mem bers of Congress, by Jacob R. Straus.
23 President Reagan: H.Con.Res. 444, 108th Congress; S.Con.Res. 115, 108th Congress; President Bush: S.Con.Res. 55,
115th Congress.
24 H.Con.Res. 139, 101st Congress.
25 S.Con.Res. 64, 112th Congress.
26 S.Con.Res. 44, 115th Congress.
27 Rosa Parks: S.Con.Res. 61, 109th Congress; Reverend Billy Graham: H.Con.Res. 107, 115th Congress.
28 H.Con.Res. 206, 105th Congress.
29 H.Con.Res. 105, 116th Congress.
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Table 2. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda, by Category
101st Congress to 101st Congress to 116th117th Congress Congress
Category
(through April 29, 2022) Category
Number
Percentage of Total
Commemoration Commemoration Ceremonies Ceremonies

34 34
34.032.4
Congressional Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies Gold Medal Ceremonies

24 24
24.022.9
Artwork Artwork Unveilings Unveilings

15
15.0
Presidential Inaugural Activities

10
10.0
Receiving or Honoring Living People

6
6.0
Persons Lying in State or Honor

9
9.0
Prayer Vigils

2
2.0
Total

100
100
15 14.3 Persons Lying in State or Honor 13 12.4 Presidential Inaugural Activities 11 10.5 Receiving or Honoring Living People 6 5.7 Prayer Vigils 2 1.9 Total 105 100 Source: Database query of Congress.gov,Database query of Congress.gov, 101st-101st-116th117th Congresses Congresses (through April 29, 2022). .
Concurrent Resolutions for Use of the
Capitol Grounds Methodology To identify legislation that authorized the use of the Capitol Rotunda, CRS conducted a search of Congress.gov for the 101st Congress (1989-1991) through the 117th Congress (2021-2023, through April 29, 2022) for agreed-to concurrent resolutions withGrounds
Methodology
A database search was conducted using Congress.gov for the 101st to the 116th Congresses (1989-
2020). The search was conducted by running a query using the subject term “Capitol Grounds.” the subject term “Capitol Grounds.”
The results of the search were then examined The results of the search were then examined individual y individually to differentiate resolutions for the use to differentiate resolutions for the use
of the Capitol Grounds from references to it in otherwise unrelated legislation.of the Capitol Grounds from references to it in otherwise unrelated legislation.3032 The uses of the The uses of the
Capitol Grounds identified here are restricted to those authorized by concurrent resolution of the Capitol Grounds identified here are restricted to those authorized by concurrent resolution of the
House and Senate. House and Senate.
Results
The search identified a total The search identified a total 114of 116 concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and
Senate. Between the 101st Congress and the Senate. Between the 101st Congress and the 116th Congress117th Congress (through April 29, 2022), the House and Senate agreed to , the House and Senate agreed to
between 2 and 14 concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of the Capitol between 2 and 14 concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of the Capitol
Grounds.Grounds. Table 3 reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each Congress. 32Congress.

30 Each piece of legislation identified by Each piece of legislation identified by the search wasthe search was examined to determine (1) whether the legislation authorized examined to determine (1) whether the legislation authorized
the use of the Capitol Grounds, and (2) the purpose for whichthe use of the Capitol Grounds, and (2) the purpose for which the use wasthe use was authorized. authorized.
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Table 3. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds
101st Congress to 101st Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Congress
Number
Congress
Number
101 (1989-1991) 101 (1989-1991)
4 4
109 (2005-2007)
7110 (2007-2009) 8
102 (1991-1993) 102 (1991-1993)
6 6
110 (2007-2009)
8111 (2009-2011) 7
103 (1993-1995) 103 (1993-1995)
7 7
111 (2009-2011)
7112 (2011-2013) 6
104 (1995-1997) 104 (1995-1997)
6 6
112 (2011-2013)
6113 (2013-2015) 7
105 (1997-1999) 105 (1997-1999)
9 9
113 (2013-2015)
7114 (2015-2017) 10
106 (1999-2001) 106 (1999-2001)
14 14
114 (2015-2017)
10115 (2017-2019) 5
107 (2001-2003) 107 (2001-2003)
9 9
115 (2017-2019)
5116 (2019-2021) 2
108 (2003-2005) 108 (2003-2005)
7 7
116 (2019-2021)
2


117 (2021-2023) 2 109 (2005-2007) 7 Total (101st-116th117th)
114116
Source: Database query of Congress.gov,Database query of Congress.gov, 101st-101st-116th117th Congresses Congresses (through April 29, 2022). .
Appendix B, which which lists the results of the database search, provides the following information for lists the results of the database search, provides the following information for
each concurrent resolution: the Congress in which the resolution was introduced, the resolution each concurrent resolution: the Congress in which the resolution was introduced, the resolution
number, and the subject of the resolution. number, and the subject of the resolution.
Concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds can be divided into one of four Concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds can be divided into one of four
categories: (1) events sponsored by nonfederal-government groups; (2) memorial services; (3) categories: (1) events sponsored by nonfederal-government groups; (2) memorial services; (3)
events sponsored by the federal government; and (4) award and dedication ceremonies. The events sponsored by the federal government; and (4) award and dedication ceremonies. The
following sections provide a brief explanation of each category with examples of the types of following sections provide a brief explanation of each category with examples of the types of
activities concurrent resolutions provided for on the Capitol activities concurrent resolutions provided for on the Capitol GroundsGrounds. Table 4 contains the contains the
number of concurrent resolutions agreed to by Congress since 1989 by category. number of concurrent resolutions agreed to by Congress since 1989 by category.
Nonfederal-Government-Sponsored Events
The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions agreed to ( The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions agreed to (65.264.1%) authorized events that are %) authorized events that are
sponsored by nonfederal-government entities. For example, concurrent resolutions authorizing sponsored by nonfederal-government entities. For example, concurrent resolutions authorizing
the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby31Derby33 and the District of and the District of
Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Relay32 are typical yRelay34 are typically agreed to each agreed to each
Congress. Congress.
Memorial Services
Memorial services held on the Capitol Grounds account for Memorial services held on the Capitol Grounds account for 23.524.8% of the concurrent resolutions % of the concurrent resolutions
passed since the 101st Congress. Each year since 1989, the House and Senate have agreed to a passed since the 101st Congress. Each year since 1989, the House and Senate have agreed to a
concurrent resolution concurrent resolution al owingallowing the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to be conducted on the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to be conducted on
Capitol Grounds.Capitol Grounds.3335 The ceremony honors law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the The ceremony honors law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the
line of duty during the previous year.line of duty during the previous year.34

3136 33 For example, see H.Con.Res. 311, 110th Congress. For example, see H.Con.Res. 311, 110th Congress.
3234 For example, see H.Con.Res. 309, 110th Congress. For example, see H.Con.Res. 309, 110th Congress.
3335 For example, see H.Con.Res. 308, 110th Congress. For example, see H.Con.Res. 308, 110th Congress.
3436 U.S. U.S. Congress, Architect of the Capitol, “Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service,” May 14, 2019, at Congress, Architect of the Capitol, “Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service,” May 14, 2019, at
https://www.aoc.gov/about-us/news-notices/annual-national-peace-officers-memorial-service. https://www.aoc.gov/about-us/news-notices/annual-national-peace-officers-memorial-service.
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Federal Government Sponsored Events
Events sponsored by the federal government compose 8. Events sponsored by the federal government compose 8.75% of events on the Capitol Grounds % of events on the Capitol Grounds
authorized by concurrent resolution. These events have included authorizing the John F. Kennedy authorized by concurrent resolution. These events have included authorizing the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts to hold performances on the East Front of the Capitol,Center for the Performing Arts to hold performances on the East Front of the Capitol,35 al owing37 allowing
the National Book Festival to run programs on the Capitol Grounds,the National Book Festival to run programs on the Capitol Grounds,3638 and authorizing a and authorizing a
celebration for the Library of Congress’s 200th birthday.celebration for the Library of Congress’s 200th birthday.3739
Award and Dedication Ceremonies
Award and dedication ceremonies account for 2.6% of events authorized by concurrent resolution Award and dedication ceremonies account for 2.6% of events authorized by concurrent resolution
for the Capitol Grounds. Since 1989, three award and dedication ceremonies have been for the Capitol Grounds. Since 1989, three award and dedication ceremonies have been
authorized through concurrent resolution. In the 106th Congress (1999-2001), Congress authorized through concurrent resolution. In the 106th Congress (1999-2001), Congress
authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds for the dedication of the Japanese-American Memorial authorized the use of the Capitol Grounds for the dedication of the Japanese-American Memorial
to Patriotism;to Patriotism;3840 in the 108th Congress (2003-2005), the dedication ceremony for the National in the 108th Congress (2003-2005), the dedication ceremony for the National
World War II Memorial was authorized for the Capitol Grounds;World War II Memorial was authorized for the Capitol Grounds;3941 and in the 110th Congress and in the 110th Congress
(2007-2009), the presentation ceremony for the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Tenzin (2007-2009), the presentation ceremony for the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Tenzin
Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, took place on the Capitol Grounds.Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, took place on the Capitol Grounds.4042
Table 4. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds, by
Category
101st Congress to 101st Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Category
Number
Percentage of Total
Nonfederal-Government-Sponsored Nonfederal-Government-Sponsored Event Event
75 75
65.264.1
Memorial Memorial Services Services
27
23.529 24.8
Federal Federal Government Sponsored Events Government Sponsored Events
10 10
8. 8.75
Award and Dedication Ceremonies Award and Dedication Ceremonies
3 3
2.6 2.6
Total
115117a
100
Source: Database query of Congress.gov,Database query of Congress.gov, 101st-101st-116th117th Congresses Congresses (through April 29, 2022). .
Note:
a. Whilea. While 114 116 resolutions resolutions were agreed to, a total of were agreed to, a total of 115117 uses of the Capitol Grounds were uses of the Capitol Grounds were authorized. authorized.
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 92, 113th Congress, authorized two separate uses of the Capitol Grounds.92, 113th Congress, authorized two separate uses of the Capitol Grounds.
Use of Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor
Center
Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress, Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress,
Emancipation Emancipation Hal Hall of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and

35 37 For example, see H.Con.Res. 76, 107th Congress. For example, see H.Con.Res. 76, 107th Congress.
3638 For example, see H.Con.Res. 348, 107th Congress. For example, see H.Con.Res. 348, 107th Congress.
3739 For example, see H.Con.Res. 279, 106th Congress. For example, see H.Con.Res. 279, 106th Congress.
3840 S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 139, 106th Congress. 139, 106th Congress.
3941 H.Con.Res. 423, 108th Congress. H.Con.Res. 423, 108th Congress.
4042 H.Con.Res. 196, 110th Congress. H.Con.Res. 196, 110th Congress.
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Capitol Grounds. Use of Emancipation Capitol Grounds. Use of Emancipation Hal Hall requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both
houses of Congress authorizing its use.houses of Congress authorizing its use.4143
The first concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation The first concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hal Hall was agreed to during the was agreed to during the
110th Congress. It provided for the use of the 110th Congress. It provided for the use of the Hal Hall in connection with “ceremonies and activities in connection with “ceremonies and activities
held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public.”held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public.”4244 Consistent with Consistent with
previous resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda, the concurrent resolution for the use of previous resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda, the concurrent resolution for the use of
Emancipation Emancipation Hal Hall directed that physical preparations be carried out “in accordance with such directed that physical preparations be carried out “in accordance with such
conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may provide.”conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may provide.”4345
Methodology
A database search was conducted using Congress.gov for the 110th through the 116th Congresses
(2007-2020). The search was conducted by running a queryTo identify legislation that authorized the use of the Capitol Rotunda, CRS conducted a search of Congress.gov from the 101st Congress (1989-1991) through the 117th Congress (2021-2023, through April 29, 2022) for agreed-to concurrent resolutions using the subject term “Emancipation using the subject term “Emancipation
Hal .” Hall.” The uses of Emancipation The uses of Emancipation Hal identified Hall identified here are restricted to those authorized by here are restricted to those authorized by
concurrent resolution of the House and Senate. concurrent resolution of the House and Senate.
Results
The search identified a total The search identified a total 49of 50 concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and
Senate. Between the 110th Congress and the Senate. Between the 110th Congress and the 116th Congress117th Congress (through April 29, 2022), the House and Senate agreed to , the House and Senate agreed to
between 1 and 15 concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of Emancipation between 1 and 15 concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of Emancipation
Hal . Hall. Table 5 reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each Congress. reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each Congress.
Table 5. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of Emancipation Hall
110th Congress to 110th Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Congress
Number
Congress
Number
110 (2007-2009) 110 (2007-2009)
1 1
114 (2015-2017) 114 (2015-2017)
15 15
111 (2009-2011) 111 (2009-2011)
4 4
115 (2017-2019) 115 (2017-2019)
8 8
112 (2011-2013) 112 (2011-2013)
6 6
116 (2019-2021) 116 (2019-2021)
6 6
113 (2013-2015) 113 (2013-2015)
9
9 117 (2021-2023) 1 Total (110th-116th)
49117th) 50
Source: Database query of Congress.gov,Database query of Congress.gov, 110th-110th-116th117th Congresses Congresses (through April 29, 2022). .
Appendix C, which which lists the results of the database search, provides the following information for lists the results of the database search, provides the following information for
each concurrent resolution: the Congress in which the resolution was introduced, the resolution each concurrent resolution: the Congress in which the resolution was introduced, the resolution
number, and the subject of the resolution. number, and the subject of the resolution.
Concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of Emancipation Concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of Emancipation Hal Hall can be divided into one of four can be divided into one of four
categories: (1) commemoration ceremonies, (2) congressional gold medal ceremonies, (3) categories: (1) commemoration ceremonies, (2) congressional gold medal ceremonies, (3)
artwork unveilings, and (4) presidential inauguration activities. The following sections provide a artwork unveilings, and (4) presidential inauguration activities. The following sections provide a
brief explanation of each category with examples of the types of activities concurrent resolutions brief explanation of each category with examples of the types of activities concurrent resolutions
provided for on Emancipation Hal . Table 6 contains the number of concurrent resolution agreed
to by Congress since 2007 by category.

41 43 P.L. 110-437, §103, 122 Stat. 4986, October 10, 2008; 2 U.S.C. §2203. P.L. 110-437, §103, 122 Stat. 4986, October 10, 2008; 2 U.S.C. §2203.
4244 H.Con.Res. 435, 110th Congress. H.Con.Res. 435, 110th Congress.
4345 H.Con.Res. 435, 110th Congress. H.Con.Res. 435, 110th Congress.
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provided for on Emancipation Hall. Table 6 contains the number of concurrent resolution agreed to by Congress since 2007 by category. Commemoration Ceremonies
The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions agreed to ( The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions agreed to (5150.0%) authorized the use of .0%) authorized the use of
Emancipation Emancipation Hal Hall for commemoration ceremonies. For example, concurrent resolutions for commemoration ceremonies. For example, concurrent resolutions
authorizing the use of Emancipation authorizing the use of Emancipation Hal Hall are agreed to are agreed to annual yannually to celebrate the birthday of King to celebrate the birthday of King
Kamehameha.Kamehameha.4446
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies
Ceremonies to award Congressional Gold Medals account for 30. Ceremonies to award Congressional Gold Medals account for 30.60% of the concurrent resolutions % of the concurrent resolutions
for the use of Emancipation for the use of Emancipation Hal Hall agreed to since the 110th Congress. These award ceremonies agreed to since the 110th Congress. These award ceremonies
include presentations of Congressional Gold Medals to Women Air Force Service Pilots,include presentations of Congressional Gold Medals to Women Air Force Service Pilots,4547 the the
Montford Point Marines,Montford Point Marines,4648 and Native American Code Talkers. and Native American Code Talkers.47
Artw ork49 Artwork Unveilings
Since the 110th Congress, 10. Since the 110th Congress, 10.20% of concurrent resolutions have been agreed to for the use of % of concurrent resolutions have been agreed to for the use of
Emancipation Emancipation Hal Hall for ceremonies to unveil artwork. These have included unveiling ceremonies for ceremonies to unveil artwork. These have included unveiling ceremonies
for a bust of Sojourner Truth,for a bust of Sojourner Truth,4850 a marker acknowledging the role of slaves in building the a marker acknowledging the role of slaves in building the
Capitol,Capitol,4951 a statue of Frederick Douglass, a statue of Frederick Douglass,5052 and the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action and the American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action
(POW/MIA) Chair of Honor.(POW/MIA) Chair of Honor.5153
Presidential Inauguration Activities
Since Emancipation Since Emancipation Hal Hall opened in the middle of the 110th Congress, Congress has also utilized opened in the middle of the 110th Congress, Congress has also utilized
the space for inaugural activities. Just like the resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the space for inaugural activities. Just like the resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda for
inaugural activities, these resolutions have authorized the Joint Congressional Committee on inaugural activities, these resolutions have authorized the Joint Congressional Committee on
Inaugural Ceremonies to use Emancipation Inaugural Ceremonies to use Emancipation Hal Hall “in connection with the proceedings and “in connection with the proceedings and
ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of
the United States.”the United States.”5254 Since the 110th Congress, Since the 110th Congress, 8.210.0% of concurrent resolutions have authorized the % of concurrent resolutions have authorized the
use of Emancipation use of Emancipation Hal Hall for inaugural activities. for inaugural activities.

44 46 For example, see H.Con.Res. 80, 111th Congress; and H.Con.Res. 105, 112th Congress. For example, see H.Con.Res. 80, 111th Congress; and H.Con.Res. 105, 112th Congress.
4547 H.Con.Res. 239, 111th Congress. H.Con.Res. 239, 111th Congress.
4648 H.Con.Res. 128, 112th Congress. H.Con.Res. 128, 112th Congress.
4749 S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 25, 113th Congress. 25, 113th Congress.
4850 H.Con.Res. 86, 111th Congress. H.Con.Res. 86, 111th Congress.
4951 H.Con.Res. 99, 112th Congress. H.Con.Res. 99, 112th Congress.
5052 S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 16, 113th Congress. 16, 113th Congress.
5153 S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 26, 115th Congress. 26, 115th Congress.
5254 S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 2, 113th Congress. 2, 113th Congress.
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Table 6. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of Emancipation Hall,
by Category
110th Congress to 110th Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Category
Number
Percentage of Total
Commemorative Commemorative Ceremonies Ceremonies
25 25
5150.0 .0
Congressional Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies Gold Medal Ceremonies
15 15
30. 30.60
Artwork Artwork Unveilings Unveilings
5 5
10. 10.20
Presidential Presidential Inauguration Activities Inauguration Activities
4
8.25 10.0
Total
4950
100
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Appendix A. Concurrent Resolutions for the Use of
the Capitol Rotunda
Table A-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of the Capitol Rotunda
101st Congress to 101st Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Congress
Resolution
Subject
Commemoration Ceremonies
101st (1989-1991) 101st (1989-1991)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 133
133 Ceremony Ceremony celebrating Americancelebrating American military military heroism heroism

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 50
50 Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
102nd (1991-1993) 102nd (1991-1993)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 45 45
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
103rd (1993-1995) 103rd (1993-1995)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 41 41
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
104th (1995-1997) 104th (1995-1997)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 29 29
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the 3000th Anniversary of Jerusalem celebrating the 3000th Anniversary of Jerusalem

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 106 106
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 20 20
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 206 206
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 11 11
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 244 244
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 81 81
Ceremony Ceremony in honor of the 50th anniversary of NATO in honor of the 50th anniversary of NATO

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 19 19
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
107th (2001-2003) 107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 325 325
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 14 14
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
108th (2003-2005) 108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 359 359
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 40 40
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
109th (2005-2007) 109th (2005-2007)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 427 427
Ceremony Ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the
Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 350 350
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 202 202
Ceremony Ceremony to honor Constantino Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of to honor Constantino Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of
his birth his birth

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 63 63
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
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Subject
110th (2007-2009) 110th (2007-2009)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 377 377
Ceremony Ceremony commemorating commemorating the 60th Anniversarythe 60th Anniversary of the integration of of the integration of
the Armedthe Armed Forces Forces

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 313 313
Ceremony Ceremony to honor Iraq War troops and those servingto honor Iraq War troops and those serving in Afghanistan in Afghanistan
and throughout the world and throughout the world

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 306 306
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 66 66
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 27 27
Ceremony Ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 54 54
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 236 236
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 75 75
Ceremony Ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of
President John F. Kennedy President John F. Kennedy
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 2 2
Ceremony Ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of
President John F. Kennedy President John F. Kennedy

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 33 33
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 108 108
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 14 14
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 100 100
Ceremony Ceremony to commemorateto commemorate the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the 50th anniversary of the enactment of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Civil Rights Act of 1964
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 18 18
Ceremony Ceremony as part of the commemorationas part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of the days of remembrance
of victimsof victims of the Holocaust of the Holocaust
Persons Lying in State or Honor
101st (1989-1991) 101st (1989-1991)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 139 139
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains
of the Honorable Claude Pepperof the Honorable Claude Pepper
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 310 310
Authorizing a memorial Authorizing a memorial service service for John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut of for John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut of
the Capitol Police the Capitol Police
108th (2001-2003) 108th (2001-2003)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 115 115
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains
of Ronald Reagan of Ronald Reagan
109th (2005-2007) 109th (2005-2007)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 61 61
Authorizing the remains Authorizing the remains of Rosa Parks to lieof Rosa Parks to lie in honor in the Rotunda in honor in the Rotunda
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 64 64
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains
of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 107 107
Authorizing Reverend Bil y Authorizing Reverend Bil y Graham to lie in honor in the Rotunda Graham to lie in honor in the Rotunda

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 44 44
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains
of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 55 55
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains
of Georgeof George Herbert WalkerHerbert Walker Bush Bush
116th (2019-2021) 116th (2019-2021)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 105 105
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains
of John Lewis of John Lewis
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Subject
117th (2021-2022) H.Con.Res. 10 Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in honor of the remains of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick H.Con.Res. 27 Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in honor of the remains of United States Capitol Police Officer Wil iam F. Evans S.Con.Res. 23 Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of Robert Joseph Dole S.Con.Res. 25 Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of Harry Mason Reid, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies 104th (1995-1997) S.Con.Res. Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies
104th (1995-1997)
S.Con.Res. 45 45
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend and Mrs. Bil y Gold Medal to Reverend and Mrs. Bil y
Graham Graham
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 326 326
Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 127 127
Presenting a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rosa Parks Presenting a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rosa Parks

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 196 196
Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Mrs. Gerald R. Ford Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Mrs. Gerald R. Ford

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 344 344
Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Father Theodore Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Father Theodore
Hesburgh Hesburgh
107th (2001-2003) 107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 149 149
Awarding a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Charles M. Schulz Awarding a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Charles M. Schulz

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 174 174
Awarding Congressional Gold Medals to the original 29 Navajo Code Awarding Congressional Gold Medals to the original 29 Navajo Code
Talkers Talkers

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 305 305
Awarding a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former Awarding a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President President
Reagan and his wife Reagan and his wife

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 469 469
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to General Henry H. Shelton Gold Medal to General Henry H. Shelton
108th (2003-2005) 108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 357 357
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy Height Gold Medal to Dr. Dorothy Height
109th (2005-2007) 109th (2005-2007)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 79 79
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson
110th (2007-2009) 110th (2007-2009)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 164 164
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 196 196
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Tenzin Gyatso, the Gold Medal to Tenzin Gyatso, the
Fourteenth DaliFourteenth Dali Lama Lama

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 15 15
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the TuskegeeGold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen Airmen

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 71 71
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael El isGold Medal to Michael El is DeBakey, DeBakey,
M.D. M.D.
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 43 43
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to formerGold Medal to former Senator Edward Senator Edward
Brooke Brooke
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 29 29
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Neil Armstrong,Gold Medal to Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. Edwin E.
“Buzz” Aldrin,“Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., Michael Col ins,Jr., Michael Col ins, and John Glenn and John Glenn

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 133 133
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 135 135
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Gold Medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 20 20
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to ProfessorGold Medal to Professor Muhamad Yunus Muhamad Yunus

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 36 36
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Gold Medal to Raoul Wal enbergWallenberg

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 37 37
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres Gold Medal to Shimon Peres
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 12 12
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 31 31
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole Congressional Research Service 13 Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall Congress Resolution Subject Gold Medal to Bob Dole
Presidential Inaugural Activities
102nd (1991-1993) 102nd (1991-1993)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 103 103
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 1993 for 1993
104th (1995-1997) 104th (1995-1997)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 48 48
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 1997 for 1997
106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 90 90
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 2001
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Subject
for 2001 108th (2003-2005) 108th (2003-2005)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 93 93
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 2005 for 2005
110th (2007-2009) 110th (2007-2009)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 68 68
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 2009 for 2009
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 2 2
Reauthorization of use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Reauthorization of use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee
on Inaugural Ceremonieson Inaugural Ceremonies for 2009 for 2009
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 36 36
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 2013 for 2013
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 2 2
Reauthorization of use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Reauthorization of use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee
on Inaugural Ceremonieson Inaugural Ceremonies for 2013 for 2013
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 29 29
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 2017 for 2017
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 1 1
Reauthorization of the use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Reauthorization of the use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional
CommitteeCommittee on Inaugural Ceremonieson Inaugural Ceremonies for 2017 117th (2021-2023) S.Con.Res. 2 Reauthorization of the use of the Rotunda by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for 2021 for 2017
Artwork Unveiling
101st (1989-1991) 101st (1989-1991)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 5 5
Ceremony Ceremony to inaugurate the display of the POW/MIA flag to inaugurate the display of the POW/MIA flag

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 251 251
Dedication ceremony Dedication ceremony incidental to the placement of bust of Lajos incidental to the placement of bust of Lajos
Kossuth in the Capitol Kossuth in the Capitol

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 226 226
Presentation ceremony of statue of Philo T. Farnsworth prior to Presentation ceremony of statue of Philo T. Farnsworth prior to
placement in Statuary placement in Statuary Hal
Hall 102nd (1991-1993) 102nd (1991-1993)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 49 49
Unveiling ceremony Unveiling ceremony of portrait bust of President Georgeof portrait bust of President George H.W.H.W. Bush Bush
104th (1995-1997) 104th (1995-1997)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 94 94
Dedication ceremony Dedication ceremony incidental to the placement of bust of Raoul incidental to the placement of bust of Raoul
Wal enberg Wallenberg in the Capitol in the Capitol
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 25 25
Presentation ceremony of statue of Jack Swigert Presentation ceremony of statue of Jack Swigert prior to placement in prior to placement in
Statuary Statuary Hal
Hall 106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 333 333
Presentation ceremony of statue of Chief Washakie prior Presentation ceremony of statue of Chief Washakie prior to placement to placement
in Statuary in Statuary Hal
Hall 108th (2003-2005) 108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 236 236
Unveiling ceremony Unveiling ceremony of statue of Sarah Sakakawea priorof statue of Sarah Sakakawea prior to placement in to placement in
Statuary Statuary Hal
Hall
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 63 63
Unveiling ceremony Unveiling ceremony of portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle of portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle
109th (2005-2009) 109th (2005-2009)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 5 5
Presentation ceremony of statue of Sarah Winnemucca prior Presentation ceremony of statue of Sarah Winnemucca prior to to
placement in Statuary placement in Statuary Hal
Hall
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 242 242
Presentation ceremony of statue of Po’Pay prior Presentation ceremony of statue of Po’Pay prior to placement in to placement in
Statuary Statuary Hal
Hall Congressional Research Service 14 Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall Congress Resolution Subject 111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 101 101
Presentation ceremony of statue of Ronald Reagan prior to placement Presentation ceremony of statue of Ronald Reagan prior to placement
in Statuary in Statuary Hal
Hall
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 41 41
Presentation ceremony of statue of Helen Presentation ceremony of statue of Helen Kel er prior Keller prior to placement in to placement in
Statuary Statuary Hal
Hall
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 42 42
Presentation ceremony of statue of Helen Presentation ceremony of statue of Helen Kel er prior Keller prior to placement in to placement in
Statuary Statuary Hal
Hall 112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 27 27
Presentation ceremony of statue of Gerald Presentation ceremony of statue of Gerald R. Ford prior to placement R. Ford prior to placement
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Subject
Prayer Vigils
107th (2001-2003) 107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 233 233
Prayer Vigil in memory Prayer Vigil in memory of those who lost their livesof those who lost their lives on September 11, on September 11,
2001 2001

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 83 83
Ceremony Ceremony as part of a National Day of Reconciliationas part of a National Day of Reconciliation
Receiving or Honoring Living People
101st (1989-1991) 101st (1989-1991)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 344 344
Reception for His Reception for His Al Holiness All Holiness Patriarch Dimitrios Patriarch Dimitrios
102nd (1991-1993) 102nd (1991-1993)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 115 115
Ceremony Ceremony and Reception for the Dalai Lama and Reception for the Dalai Lama
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 56 56
Ceremony Ceremony honoring Lesliehonoring Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope Townes (Bob) Hope

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 26 26
Ceremony Ceremony honoring Mother Teresa honoring Mother Teresa

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 134 134
Reception for His Reception for His Al Holiness All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew Patriarch Bartholomew
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 43
43 Events for the Visit of His Holiness Events for the Visit of His Holiness Pope Francis Pope Francis
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Appendix B. Concurrent Resolutions for the Use of
the Capitol Grounds
Table B-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of the Capitol Grounds
101st Congress to 101st Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Congress
Resolution
Subject
Nonfederal-Government-Sponsored Events
101st (1989-1991) 101st (1989-1991)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 71 71
Torch Relay for 1989 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1989 Special Olympics

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 286 286
Torch Relay for 1990 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1990 Special Olympics

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 98 98
Public event for Earth Day 1990 Public event for Earth Day 1990
102nd (1991-1993) 102nd (1991-1993) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 138 138
Program for National Physical Fitness Program for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Sports Month

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 331 331
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1992 Washington Soap Box Derby 1992

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 367 367
Morning Star Foundation and the 1992 Morning Star Foundation and the 1992 Al ianceAlliance may present “Native may present “Native
Voices:Voices: 500 Years After” 500 Years After”

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 34 34
Torch Relay for 1991 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1991 Special Olympics

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 111 111
Torch Relay for 1992 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1992 Special Olympics
103rd (1993-1995) 103rd (1993-1995) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 81 81
Torch Relay for 1993 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1993 Special Olympics

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 82 82
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1993Washington Soap Box Derby 1993

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 236 236
Torch Relay for 1994 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1994 Special Olympics

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 238 238
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1994Washington Soap Box Derby 1994
104th (1995-1997) 104th (1995-1997) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 34 34
Commemoration Commemoration of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Baileyof Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Circus

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 38 38
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1995Washington Soap Box Derby 1995

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 64 64
Torch Relay for 1995 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1995 Special Olympics

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 146 146
Torch Relay for 1996 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1996 Special Olympics

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 153 153
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1996 Washington Soap Box Derby 1996

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 166 166
Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer ral yrally

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 172 172
1996 Summer 1996 Summer Olympics Olympics Torch Run Relay Torch Run Relay
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 49 49
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1997 Washington Soap Box Derby 1997

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 67 67
Torch Relay for 1997 Special Olympics Torch Relay for 1997 Special Olympics

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 98 98
SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 238 238
National Race for the Cure Breast Cancer Survivors Event National Race for the Cure Breast Cancer Survivors Event

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 255 255
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1998 Washington Soap Box Derby 1998

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 262 262
District District of Columbia 1998 Special Olympicsof Columbia 1998 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 47 47
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1999 Washington Soap Box Derby 1999

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 49 49
Earth Force Earth Force Youth BikeYouth Bike Summit BikeSummit Bike Rodeo Rodeo

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 50 50
District District of Columbia 1999 Special Olympicsof Columbia 1999 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
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Subject

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 105 105
Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 1999 Special Olympics World Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 1999 Special Olympics World
Games Games

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 277 277
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2000Washington Soap Box Derby 2000

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 280 280
District District of Columbia 2000 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2000 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 314 314
Earth Force Earth Force Youth BikeYouth Bike Summit BikeSummit Bike Rodeo Rodeo

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 423 423
Mil ion Mil ion Family March Family March
107th (2001-2003) 107th (2001-2003) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 79 79
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2001 Washington Soap Box Derby 2001

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 87 87
District District of Columbia 2001 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2001 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 356 356
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2002 Washington Soap Box Derby 2002
108th (2001-2003) 108th (2001-2003) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 53 53
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2003 Washington Soap Box Derby 2003

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 128 128
District District of Columbia 2003 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2003 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 376 376
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2004 Washington Soap Box Derby 2004

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 389 389
District District of Columbia 2004 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2004 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
109th (2005-2007) 109th (2005-2007) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 86 86
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2005 Washington Soap Box Derby 2005

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 135 135
District District of Columbia 2005 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2005 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 161 161
Tenth Anniversary Tenth Anniversary of the Mil ionof the Mil ion Man March Man March

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 349 349
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2006 Washington Soap Box Derby 2006

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 359 359
District District of Columbia 2006 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2006 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
110th (2007-2009) 110th (2007-2009) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 79 79
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2007 Washington Soap Box Derby 2007

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 123 123
District District of Columbia 2007 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2007 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 309 309
District District of Columbia 2008 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2008 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 311 311
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2008 Washington Soap Box Derby 2008

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 335 335
Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated Incorporated
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 37 37
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2009 Washington Soap Box Derby 2009

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 39 39
District District of Columbia 2009 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2009 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 247 247
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2010 Washington Soap Box Derby 2010

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 263 263
District District of Columbia 2010 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2010 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 16 16
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2011 Washington Soap Box Derby 2011

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 67 67
District District of Columbia 2011 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2011 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 106 106
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2012 Washington Soap Box Derby 2012
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Subject

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 118 118
District District of Columbia 2012 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2012 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 19 19
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2013 Washington Soap Box Derby 2013

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 32 32
National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 44 44
District District of Columbia 2013 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2013 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 88 88
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2014 Washington Soap Box Derby 2014

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 92 92
National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 103 103
District District of Columbia 2014 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2014 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 21
21 Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2015 Washington Soap Box Derby 2015

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 70
70 District District of Columbia 2015 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2015 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 73
73 2nd Annual 2nd Annual Fal enFallen Firefighters Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 74
74 20th Anniversary of the Mil ion 20th Anniversary of the Mil ion Man March Man March

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 119
119 Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2016 Washington Soap Box Derby 2016

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 120 120
3rd Annual 3rd Annual Fal en Firefighters Congressional Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony Flag Presentation Ceremony

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 131 131
District District of Columbia 2016 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2016 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 36 36
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2017 Washington Soap Box Derby 2017

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 69 69
District District of Columbia 2017 Special Olympicsof Columbia 2017 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Law Enforcement Torch
Run Run

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 113 113
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2018 Washington Soap Box Derby 2018
116th (2019-2021) 116th (2019-2021) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 19 19
Greater Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2019 Washington Soap Box Derby 2019
Federal Government Sponsored Events
101st (1989-1991) 101st (1989-1991)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 198 198
Authorizing a concert performance on Capitol Grounds Authorizing a concert performance on Capitol Grounds
103rd (1993-1995) 103rd (1993-1995) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 146 146
Commemoration Commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the laying of the Capitol of the 200th anniversary of the laying of the Capitol
cornerstone cornerstone
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 265 265
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East performances on East
Front of Capitol Front of Capitol
106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 52 52
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East performances on East
Front of Capitol Front of Capitol

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 279 279
Library of Congress 200th Birthday Celebration Library of Congress 200th Birthday Celebration

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 281 281
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East performances on East
Front of Capitol Front of Capitol
107th (2001-2003) 107th (2001-2003) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 76 76
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East performances on East
Front of Capitol Front of Capitol

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 41 41
National Book Festival National Book Festival 2001 2001

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 348 348
National Book Festival National Book Festival 2002 2002
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 43
43 Events for Visit of His Events for Visit of His Holiness Holiness Pope Francis Pope Francis
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Congress
Resolution
Subject
Memorial Services
103rd (1993-1995) 103rd (1993-1995) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 71 71
Twelfth Annual National Peace Officers’ Twelfth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
Memorial Service
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 237 237
Thirteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Thirteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
104th (1995-1997) 104th (1995-1997)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 147 147
Fifteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Fifteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
105th (1997-1999) 105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 66 66
Sixteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Sixteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 263 263
Seventeenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Seventeenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 44 44
Eighteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Eighteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 278 278
Nineteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Nineteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
107th (2001-2003) 107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 74 74
Twentieth Annual National Peace Officers’ Twentieth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 347 347
Twenty-First Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-First Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
108th (2003-2005) 108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 96 96
Twenty-Second Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Second Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 388 388
Twenty-Third Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Third Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
109th (2005-2007) 109th (2005-2007)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 136 136
Twenty-Fourth Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Fourth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 360 360
Twenty-Fifth Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Fifth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
110th (2007-2009) 110th (2007-2009)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 124 124
Twenty-Sixth Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Sixth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 308 308
Twenty-Seventh Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Seventh Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 38 38
Twenty-Eighth Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Eighth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 171 171
National Weekend National Weekend of Remembranceof Remembrance Service Service to honor militaryto honor military personnel personnel
who died in servicewho died in service to the United States to the United States

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 264 264
Twenty-Ninth Annual National Peace Officers’ Twenty-Ninth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 46 46
Thirtieth Annual National Peace Officers’ Thirtieth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 117 117
Thirty-First Annual National Peace Officers’ Thirty-First Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 18 18
Thirty-Second Annual National Peace Officers’ Thirty-Second Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 92 92
Thirty-Third Annual National Peace Officers’ Thirty-Third Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Memorial Service Service
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 25
25 National Peace Officers National Peace Officers Memorial Service Memorial Service and the National Honor and the National Honor
Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 117 117
National Peace Officers National Peace Officers Memorial Service Memorial Service and the National Honor and the National Honor
Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 35 35
National Peace Officers National Peace Officers Memorial Service Memorial Service and the National Honor and the National Honor
Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 115 115
National Peace Officers National Peace Officers Memorial Service Memorial Service and the National Honor and the National Honor
Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition
116th (2019-2021) 116th (2019-2021)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 16 16
National Peace Officers National Peace Officers Memorial Service Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition 117th (2021-2023) H.Con.Res. 41 National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition H.Con.Res. 74 National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor and the National Honor
Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition
Award and Commemorative Ceremonies
106th (1999-2001) 106th (1999-2001)
S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 139 139
Dedication of the Japanese-American Memorial Dedication of the Japanese-American Memorial to Patriotism Congressional Research Service 19 Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds, and Emancipation Hall Congress Resolution Subject to Patriotism
108th (2003-2005) 108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 423 423
Dedication of the National World Dedication of the National World War II Memorial War II Memorial
110th (2007-2009) 110th (2007-2009)
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 196 196
Congressional Congressional Gold Medal CeremonyGold Medal Ceremony for Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth for Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth
Dalai LamaDalai Lama
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Appendix C. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for
the Use of Emancipation Hall
Table C-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of Emancipation Hall
101st110th Congress to Congress to 116th Congress
117th Congress (through April 29, 2022) Congress
Resolution
Subject
Commemoration Ceremonies
110th (2007-2009) 110th (2007-2009) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 435 Ceremonies435 Ceremonies and activitiesand activities in connection with the opening of the Capitol in connection with the opening of the Capitol
Visitor Visitor Center Center
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 80 80
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 243 Ceremony243 Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 105 Ceremony105 Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 16 16
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 43 43
Ceremony Ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on his 95th honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on his 95th
birthday birthday

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 83 83
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 90 90
Ceremony Ceremony for commemorationfor commemoration of the day of remembranceof the day of remembrance of victimsof victims of of
the Holocaust the Holocaust

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 10 10
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 9 9
Ceremony Ceremony for commemorationfor commemoration of the day of remembranceof the day of remembrance of victimsof victims of of
the Holocaust the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 43
43 Events for Visit of His Events for Visit of His Holiness Holiness Pope Francis Pope Francis

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 48
48 Ceremony Ceremony to commemorateto commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 93
93 Ceremony Ceremony to commemorateto commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of
the 13th Amendment the 13th Amendment

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 111 Ceremony 111 Ceremony for commemorationfor commemoration of the day of remembranceof the day of remembrance of victimsof victims of of
the Holocaust the Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 115 Ceremony 115 Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 3 3
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 14 14
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 102 Event celebrating the 200th anniversary of Frederick102 Event celebrating the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’sDouglass’s birth birth

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 103 Ceremony103 Ceremony commemorating commemorating the days of remembrancethe days of remembrance of victimsof victims of the of the
Holocaust Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 112 Ceremony112 Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I
116th (2019-2021) 116th (2019-2021) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 31 31
Ceremony Ceremony commemorating commemorating the days of remembrancethe days of remembrance of victimsof victims of the of the
Holocaust Holocaust

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 53 53
Commemoration Commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the arrivalof the 400th Anniversary of the arrival of the first of the first
African slaves to the territoryAfrican slaves to the territory that would becomethat would become the United States the United States
(commemoration(commemoration on September 9, 2019) on September 9, 2019)

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 57 57
Commemoration Commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the arrivalof the 400th Anniversary of the arrival of the first of the first
African slaves to the territoryAfrican slaves to the territory that would becomethat would become the United States the United States
(commemoration(commemoration on September 10, 2019) on September 10, 2019)
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Subject

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 87 87
Ceremony Ceremony commemorating commemorating the days of remembrancethe days of remembrance of victimsof victims of the of the
Holocaust Holocaust

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 14 14
Ceremony Ceremony celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 239 Awarding the Congressional239 Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the WomenGold Medal to the Women Air Air Force Force
Service Service Pilots Pilots
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 128 Awarding the Congressional128 Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 28 28
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal col ectivelyGold Medal col ectively to the 100th Infantry to the 100th Infantry
Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intel igenceIntelligence
Service,Service, U.S. ArmyU.S. Army in recognition of their servicein recognition of their service during Worldduring World War II War II
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 106 Awarding the Congressional106 Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the men and women Gold Medal in honor of the men and women
who perished as a result who perished as a result of the terroristof the terrorist attacks on the United States on attacks on the United States on
SeptemberSeptember 11, 2001 11, 2001

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 120 Awarding the Congressional120 Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the WorldGold Medal to the World War II members War II members
of the Civil Air of the Civil Air Patrol Patrol

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 25 25
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Native AmericanGold Medal to Native American code talkers code talkers
114th (2015-2017 114th (2015-2017
H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 34
34 Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the AmericanGold Medal to the American Fighter Aces Fighter Aces

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 2 2
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the FirstGold Medal to the First Special Service Special Service
Force,Force, in recognition of its superiorin recognition of its superior service service in Worldin World War II War II

S.Con.Res. S.Con.Res. 7 7
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the WorldGold Medal to the World War II members War II members
of the Doolittleof the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Tokyo Raiders

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 64
64 Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Monuments Men Gold Medal to the Monuments Men

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 109 109 Awarding the CongressionalAwarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the foot soldiersGold Medal to the foot soldiers who who
participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 113 Awarding the Congressional113 Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal col ectivelyGold Medal col ectively to the 65th Infantry to the 65th Infantry
Regiment, known as the “Borinqueneers” Regiment, known as the “Borinqueneers”
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 23 23
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal col ectivelyGold Medal col ectively to Filipinoto Filipino Veterans Veterans
of Worldof World War II War II

H.Con.Res. H.Con.Res. 106 Awarding the Congressional106 Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal col ectivelyGold Medal col ectively to the membersto the members of of
the Office of Strategic Services the Office of Strategic Services
116th (2019-2021) 116th (2019-2021) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 91 91
Awarding the Congressional Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal col ectivelyGold Medal col ectively to Chinese-to Chinese-
AmericanAmerican Veterans of World WarVeterans of World War II II
Art Work Unveilings
111th (2009-2011) 111th (2009-2011) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 86 86
Unveiling a bust of Sojourner Unveiling a bust of Sojourner Truth Truth
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013) H.Con.Res.H.Con.Res. 99 99
Unveiling a marker Unveiling a marker to acknowledge the roleto acknowledge the role that slave labor played in the that slave labor played in the
construction of the United States Capitol construction of the United States Capitol
113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 16 16
Unveiling a statue of Frederick Unveiling a statue of Frederick Douglass Douglass
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 24
24 Unveiling of the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney Unveiling of the marble bust of Vice President Richard Cheney
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 26 26
Unveiling of the American Unveiling of the American Prisoners Prisoners of War/Missingof War/Missing in Action in Action
(POW/MIA) Chair of Honor (POW/MIA) Chair of Honor
Presidential Inauguration Inauguration Activities
112th (2011-2013) 112th (2011-2013) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 36 36
Use of Emancipation Use of Emancipation Hal Hall by Joint Congressionalby Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 2013 for 2013
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113th (2013-2015) 113th (2013-2015) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 2 2
Reauthorization for the use of Emancipation Reauthorization for the use of Emancipation Hal Hall by Joint Congressional by Joint Congressional
CommitteeCommittee on Inaugural Ceremonieson Inaugural Ceremonies for 2013 for 2013
114th (2015-2017) 114th (2015-2017) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 29 29
Use of Emancipation Use of Emancipation Hal Hall by Joint Congressionalby Joint Congressional Committee Committee on Inaugural on Inaugural
CeremoniesCeremonies for 2017 for 2017
115th (2017-2019) 115th (2017-2019) S.Con.Res.S.Con.Res. 1 1
Reauthorization for the use of Emancipation Reauthorization for the use of Emancipation Hal Hall by Joint Congressional by Joint Congressional
CommitteeCommittee on Inaugural Ceremonieson Inaugural Ceremonies for 2017 117th (2021-2023) S.Con.Res. 2 Reauthorization for the use of Emancipation Hall by Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for 2021 for 2017
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