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Use of the Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Grounds,
and Emancipation Hall: Concurrent
Resolutions, 101st to 111th Congress

Matthew Eric Glassman
Analyst on the Congress
Jacob R. Straus
Analyst on the Congress
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Summary
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
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 101st Congress.
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 will typically identify the
event and date for which use is authorized. Often, the resolution will also direct physical
preparations to be carried out under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol.
Sixty-seven concurrent resolutions were agreed to by the House and the Senate authorizing the
use of the Rotunda between the 101st and 111th Congresses. These resolutions can be divided into
seven categories: (1) 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; and (7) prayer vigils.
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 typically
needed for events longer than 24 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 will be in attendance. All other events can apply for
permits and approval through the Capitol Police’s special events office.
Seventy-eight concurrent resolutions were agreed to by the House and the Senate authorizing the
use of the Capitol Grounds between the 101st and 111th Congresses. These resolutions can be
divided into four categories: (1) events sponsored by nonfederal government groups; (2)
memorial services; (3) events sponsored 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 Hall of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and
Capitol Grounds. Use of Emancipation Hall requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both
houses of Congress authorizing its use. During the 110th Congress, one current resolution was
passed authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall. To date, in the 111th Congress, no resolution
authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall 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 ........................................................................... 1
Methodology......................................................................................................................... 1
Results .................................................................................................................................. 2
Commemoration Ceremonies .......................................................................................... 2
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies........................................................................... 3
Artwork Unveilings ........................................................................................................ 3
Presidential Inaugural Activities ...................................................................................... 3
Receiving or Honoring Living Persons ............................................................................ 3
Persons Lying in State or Honor ...................................................................................... 4
Prayer Vigils ................................................................................................................... 4
Concurrent Resolutions for Use of the Capitol Grounds............................................................... 5
Methodology......................................................................................................................... 5
Results .................................................................................................................................. 5
Nonfederal Government Sponsored Events ..................................................................... 6
Memorial Services .......................................................................................................... 6
Federal Government Sponsored Events ........................................................................... 6
Award and Dedication Ceremonies.................................................................................. 6
Use of Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center ............................................................... 7

Tables
Table 1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda, 101st to 111th
Congress .................................................................................................................................. 2
Table 2. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda, 101st to 111th
Congress, by Category ............................................................................................................. 4
Table 3. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds, 101st to 111th
Congress .................................................................................................................................. 5
Table 4. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds, 101st to 111th
Congress, by Category ............................................................................................................. 7
Table A-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of the Capitol Rotunda, 101st to
111th Congress.......................................................................................................................... 8
Table B-1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for the Use of the Capitol Grounds, 101st to
111th Congress........................................................................................................................ 12

Appendixes
Appendix A. Concurrent Resolutions for the Use of the Capitol Rotunda..................................... 8
Appendix B. Concurrent Resolutions for the Use of the Capitol Grounds................................... 12

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Contacts
Author Contact Information ...................................................................................................... 16

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Introduction
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
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 101st Congress.
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 typically identifies the
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
provide.”2
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,
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 will have a large number of Members
in attendance typically require a concurrent resolution.3 All other events can typically be issued
permits by the U.S. Capitol Police.4
Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress,
Emancipation Hall of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and
Capitol Grounds. Use of Emancipation Hall requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both
houses of Congress authorizing its use.5
Concurrent Resolutions for Use of the Rotunda
Methodology
A database search was conducted using the Legislative Information System (LIS) for the 101st
through 111th Congresses (1989-2011). The search was conducted by running a query across all

1 Congressional leaders have authorized the use of the Rotunda without a concurrent resolution for the lying in state of
an official when Congress was out of session. For example, use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of President Ford
in January 2007 was authorized by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate. Telephone
conversation between the authors and Becky F. Dougherty, protocol officer of the United States Senate, Office of the
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, July 24, 2008.
2 For example, see H.Con.Res. 377, 110th Congress.
3 Telephone conversation between the authors and Lt. Kathryn Stillman, special events, U.S. Capitol Police, July 16,
2008.
4 The U.S. Capitol Police application for conducting an event on Capitol Grounds can be found on the Capitol Police
website http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov/special_events.php, accessed July 31, 2008. The application, available at
http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov/special_events/uscplib_297482_v1_cp_40_guidelines_page.pdf, must be submitted at
least 120 hours, or five days, in advance of the activity.
5 Sec. 103, Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008, P.L. 110-437, Oct. 10, 2008.
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agreed-to concurrent resolutions using the subject term “Rotunda.” The results of the search were
then examined individually to differentiate resolutions for the use of the Rotunda from spurious
references to it in otherwise unrelated legislation.6
Results
The search identified a total of 67 concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and
Senate. Between the 101st Congress and the 111th Congress, the House and Senate agreed to
between one and nine concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of the Rotunda.
Table 1 reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each Congress.
Table 1. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda,
101st to 111th Congress
Congress Number
Congress
Number
101 (1989-1991)
7
107 (2001-2003)
8
102 (1991-1993)
4
108 (2003-2005)
7
103 (1993-1995)
1
109 (2005-2007)
8
104 (1995-1997)
6
110 (2007-2009)
9
105 (1997-1999)
8
111 (2009-2011)
1a
106 (1999-2001)
8
Total (101st-111th) 67
Source: Database query of Congressional Legislative Information System (LIS), 101st-111th Congress.
Notes:
a. Data for the 111th Congress includes resolutions agreed to through March 5, 2009.
Appendix A, which 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
number, and the subject of the resolution.
Concurrent resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda can be divided into seven categories:
(1) 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; and (7) prayer vigils. The following sections provide a
brief explanation of each category and examples of activities. Table 2 contains the number of
concurrent resolutions agreed to by the Congress since 1989, by category.
Commemoration Ceremonies
The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions agreed to (37.3%) for the use of the Rotunda
during the 101st to 111th Congress were for ceremonies commemorating historical events. For
example, concurrent resolutions 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

6 Each piece of legislation identified by the search was examined to determine (1) whether the legislation authorized the
use of the Rotunda, and (2) the purpose for which the use was authorized.
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Congress.7 In recent Congresses, resolutions were also agreed to for Rotunda ceremonies to
commemorate the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces8 and the
200th birthday of Constantino Brumidi.9
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies
Ceremonies to award Congressional gold medals account for 22.3% of the concurrent resolutions
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. Schultz, the
Tuskegee Airmen, and other recipients.10
Artwork Unveilings
Since the 101st Congress, 16.4% 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
busts of former Vice Presidents,11 as well as presentation ceremonies of statutes prior to
placement in Statuary Hall.12
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, and 110th
Congresses.13 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.”14
Since the 101st Congress, 7.5% of concurrent resolutions have authorized the use of the Rotunda
for inaugural activities.
Receiving or Honoring Living Persons
Since the 101st Congress, 7.5% 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
the 102nd Congress, use of the Rotunda was authorized for a ceremony and reception for the Dalai

7 For example, see H.Con.Res. 66, 110th Congress.
8 H.Con.Res. 377, 110th Congress.
9 H.Con.Res. 202, 109th Congress. Constantino Brumidi was an artist who painted the “apotheosis of Washington” in
the dome of the Capitol as well as frescoes and murals in the first floor hallways on the Senate wing of the Capitol
Building. For more information on Constantino Brumidi see U.S. Congress, Architect of the Capitol, Constantino
Brumidi: Artist of the Capitol
(Washington: GPO, 1998).
10 For a complete list of Congressional Gold Medals awarded, see CRS Report RL30076, Congressional Gold Medals,
1776-2009
, by Stephen W. Stathis.
11 For example, S.Con.Res. 63, 108th Congress, authorized the use of the Rotunda for an unveiling ceremony of a
portrait bust of former Vice-President Quayle.
12 For example, H.Con.Res. 242, 109th Congress, authorized the use of the Rotunda for a presentation ceremony of a
statute of Po’Pay, prior to placement in Statuary Hall.
13 For example, see S.Con.Res. 68, 110th Congress.
14 Ibid.
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Lama.15 During the 105th Congress, use of the Rotunda was authorized for a ceremony honoring
Mother Teresa.16
Persons Lying in State or Honor
Use of the Rotunda for individuals to lie in state or honor comprised 6.0% of Rotunda events
authorized by concurrent resolution. These events have included President Reagan17 and Senator
Claude Pepper18 lying in state, Rosa Parks lying in honor,19 and the memorial service for
Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United
States Capitol Police.20
Prayer Vigils
On two occasions during the 107th Congress (3.0% of concurrent resolutions), 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.
Table 2. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Rotunda,
101st to 111th Congress, by Category
Category Number
Percentage
of
Total
Commemoration Ceremonies
25
37.3
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies
15
22.3
Artwork Unveilings
11
16.4
Presidential Inaugural Activities
5
7.5
Receiving or Honoring Living People
5
7.5
Persons Lying in State or Honor
4
6.0
Prayer Vigils
2
3.0
Total 66
100
Source: Database query of Congressional Legislative Information System (LIS), 101st-111th Congress

15 H.Con.Res. 115, 102nd Congress.
16 S.Con.Res. 26, 105th Congress.
17 H.Con.Res. 444, 108th Congress; S.Con.Res. 115, 108th Congress.
18 H.Con.Res. 139, 101st Congress.
19 S.Con.Res. 61, 109th Congress.
20 H.Con.Res. 206, 105th Congress.
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Concurrent Resolutions for Use of the Capitol
Grounds

Methodology
A database search was conducted using the Legislative Information System (LIS) for the 101st
through 111th Congresses (1989-2009). The search was conducted by running a query using the
subject term “Capitol Grounds.” The results of the search were then examined individually to
differentiate resolutions for the use of the Capitol Grounds from spurious references to it in
otherwise unrelated legislation.21 The uses of the Capitol Grounds identified here are restricted to
those authorized by concurrent resolution of the House and Senate.
Results
The search identified a total 77 concurrent resolutions that were agreed to by the House and
Senate. Between the 101st Congress and the 111th Congress, the House and Senate agreed to
between 4 and 14 concurrent resolutions per Congress that authorized the use of the Capitol
Grounds. Table 3 reports the total number of resolutions agreed to in each Congress.
Table 3. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds,
101st to 111th Congress
Congress
Number Congress Number
101 (1989-1991)
4
107 (2001-2003)
9
102 (1991-1993)
6
108 (2003-2005)
7
103 (1993-1995)
7
109 (2005-2007)
7
104 (1995-1997)
6
110 (2007-2009)
8
105 (1997-1999)
9
111 (2009-2011)
0a
106 (1999-2001)
14
Total (101st-111th) 77
Source: Database query of Congressional Legislative Information System (LIS), 101st-111th Congress.
Notes:
a. Data for the 111th Congress includes resolutions agreed to through March 5, 2009.
Appendix B, which 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
number, and the subject of the resolution.
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)
events sponsored by the federal government; and (4) award and dedication ceremonies. The

21 Each piece of legislation identified by the search was examined to determine (1) whether the legislation authorized
the use of the Capitol Grounds, and (2) the purpose for which the use was authorized.
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following sections provide a brief explanation of each category with examples of the types of
activities concurrent resolutions provided for on the Capitol Grounds. Table 4 contains the
number of concurrent resolutions agreed to by Congress since 1989 by category.
Nonfederal Government Sponsored Events
The largest percentage of concurrent resolutions agreed to (64.9%) in any given Congress are for
events that are sponsored by nonfederal government entities. For example, concurrent resolutions
authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby22 and the
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Relay23 are typically agreed to
each Congress.
Memorial Services
Memorial services held on the Capitol Grounds account for 19.5% of the concurrent resolutions
passed since the 101st Congress. Each year since 1989, the House and Senate have agreed to a
concurrent resolution allowing the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Service to be conducted on
Capitol Grounds.24 The ceremony honors law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the
line of duty during the previous year.25
Federal Government Sponsored Events
Events sponsored by the federal government compose 11.7% of events on the Capitol Grounds
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,26 allowing
the National Book Festival to run programs on Capitol Grounds,27 and authorizing a celebration
for the Library of Congress’s 200th birthday.28
Award and Dedication Ceremonies
Award and dedication ceremonies account for 3.9% of events authorized by concurrent resolution
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 the use of the Capitol Grounds for the dedication of the Japanese-American Memorial
to Patriotism;29 in the 108th Congress (2003-2005), the dedication ceremony for the National
World War II Memorial was authorized for the Capitol Grounds;30 and in the 110th Congress

22 For example, see H.Con.Res. 311, 110th Congress.
23 For example, see H.Con.Res. 309, 110th Congress.
24 For example, see H.Con.Res. 308, 110th Congress.
25 U.S. Congress, United States Capitol Police, “27th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service,” press release,
May 13, 2008 http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov/pressreleases/2008/pr_05-13-08.php, accessed July 31, 2008.
26 For example, see H.Con.Res. 76, 107th Congress.
27 For example, see H.Con.Res. 348, 107th Congress.
28 For example, see H.Con.Res. 279, 106th Congress.
29 S.Con.Res. 139, 106th Congress.
30 H.Con.Res. 423, 108th Congress.
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(2007-2009), the presentation ceremony for the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Tenzin
Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, took place on Capitol Grounds.31
Table 4. Concurrent Resolutions Agreed to for Use of the Capitol Grounds,
101st to 111th Congress, by Category
Category Number
Percentage
of
Total
Nonfederal Government Sponsored Event
50
64.9
Memorial Services
15
19.5
Federal Government Sponsored Events
9
11.7
Award and Dedication Ceremonies
3
3.9
Total 77
100
Source: Database query of Congressional Legislative Information System (LIS), 101st-111th Congress
Use of Emancipation Hall of the Capitol Visitor
Center

Upon the completion and opening of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) during the 110th Congress,
Emancipation Hall of the CVC became available for use in the same manner as the Rotunda and
Capitol Grounds. Use of Emancipation Hall requires the passage of a resolution agreed to by both
houses of Congress authorizing its use.32
During the 110th Congress, one concurrent resolution was passed authorizing the use of
Emancipation Hall. It provided for the use of the Hall in connection with “ceremonies and
activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public.”33
Consistent with previous resolutions authorizing the use of the Rotunda, the concurrent resolution
for the use of Emancipation Hall directed that physical preparations be carried out “in accordance
with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may provide.”34
To date, in the 111th Congress, no resolutions authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall have been
agreed to.



31 H.Con.Res. 196, 110th Congress.
32 Sec. 103, Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008, P.L. 110-437, Oct. 10, 2008.
33 H.Con.Res. 435, 110th Congress.
34 Ibid.
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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 to 111th Congress
Congress Resolution
Subject
Commemoration Ceremonies
101st (1989-1991)
S.Con.Res. 133
Ceremony celebrating American military heroism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H.Con.Res. 66
Ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust
111th (2009-2011)
H.Con.Res. 27
Ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln
Persons Lying in State or Honor
101st (1989-1991)
H.Con.Res. 139
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of Claude Pepper
105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. 310
Authorizing a memorial service for John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut of the Capitol Police
108th (2001-2003)
S.Con.Res. 115
Authorizing the use of the Rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of Ronald Reagan
109th (2005-2007)
S.Con.Res. 61
Authorizing the remains of Rosa Parks to lie in honor in the Rotunda
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies
104th (1995-1997)
S.Con.Res. 45
Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend and Mrs. Billy Graham
105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. 326
Presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. 127
Presenting a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rosa Parks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S.Con.Res. 71
Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Michael Ellis DeBakey, M.D.
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Congress Resolution
Subject
Presidential Inaugural Activities
102nd (1991-1993)
S.Con.Res. 103
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for 1992
104th (1995-1997)
S.Con.Res. 48
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for 1996
106th (1999-2001)
S.Con.Res. 90
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for 2000
108th (2003-2005)
S.Con.Res. 93
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for 2004
110th (2007-2009)
S.Con.Res. 68
Use of Rotunda by Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for 2008
Artwork Unveiling
101st (1989-1991)
S.Con.Res. 5
Ceremony to inaugurate the display of the POW/MIA flag

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

H.Con.Res. 226
Presentation ceremony of statute of Philo T. Farnsworth prior to placement in Statuary Hal
102nd (1991-1993)
S.Con.Res. 49
Unveiling ceremony of portrait bust of President George H.W. Bush
104th (1995-1997)
H.Con.Res. 94
Dedication ceremony incidental to the placement of bust of Raoul Wal enberg in the Capitol
105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. 25
Presentation ceremony of statute of Jack Swigert prior to placement in Statuary Hal
106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. 333
Presentation ceremony of statute of Chief Washakie prior to placement in Statuary Hal
108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. 236
Unveiling ceremony of statute of Sarah Sakakawea prior to placement in Statuary Hall

S.Con.Res. 63
Unveiling ceremony of portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle
109th (2005-2009)
H.Con.Res. 5
Presentation ceremony of statute of Sarah Winnemucca prior to placement in Statuary Hal

H.Con.Res. 242
Presentation ceremony of statute of Po’Pay prior to placement in Statuary Hal
Prayer Vigils
107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. 233
Prayer Vigil in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001

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

S.Con.Res. 26
Ceremony honoring Mother Teresa

H.Con.Res. 134
Reception for His Al Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew
Source: Database query of Congressional Legislative Information System (LIS), 101st-111th Congress
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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 to 111th Congress
Congress Resolution
Subject
Nonfederal Government Sponsored Events
101st (1989-1991)
H.Con.Res. 71
Torch Relay for 1989 Special Olympics
H.Con.Res.
286
Torch Relay for 1990 Special Olympics
S.Con.Res.
98
Public event for Earth Day 1990
102nd (1991-1993)
H.Con.Res. 138
Program for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
H.Con.Res.
331
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1992
H.Con.Res.
367
Morning Star Foundation and the 1992 Alliance may present “Native Voices: 500 Years After”
S.Con.Res.
34
Torch Relay for 1991 Special Olympics
S.Con.Res.
111
Torch Relay for 1992 Special Olympics
103rd (1993-1995)
H.Con.Res. 81
Torch Relay for 1993 Special Olympics
H.Con.Res.
82
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1993
H.Con.Res.
236
Torch Relay for 1994 Special Olympics
H.Con.Res.
238
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1994
104th (1995-1997)
H.Con.Res. 34
Commemoration of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
H.Con.Res.
38
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1995
H.Con.Res.
64
Torch Relay for 1995 Special Olympics
H.Con.Res.
146
Torch Relay for 1996 Special Olympics
H.Con.Res.
153
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1996
H.Con.Res.
166
Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer ral y
H.Con.Res.
172
1996 Summer Olympics Torch Run Relay
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Congress Resolution
Subject
105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. 49
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1997
H.Con.Res.
67
Torch Relay for 1997 Special Olympics
H.Con.Res.
98
SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check
H.Con.Res.
238
National Race for the Cure Breast Cancer Survivors Event
H.Con.Res.
255
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1998
H.Con.Res.
262
District of Columbia 1998 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. 47
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 1999
H.Con.Res.
49
Earth Force Youth Bike Summit Bike Rodeo
H.Con.Res.
50
District of Columbia 1999 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
H.Con.Res.
105
Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 1999 Special Olympics World Games
H.Con.Res.
277
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2000
H.Con.Res.
280
District of Columbia 2000 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
H.Con.Res.
314
Earth Force Youth Bike Summit Bike Rodeo
H.Con.Res.
423
Million Family March
107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. 79
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2001
H.Con.Res.
87
District of Columbia 2001 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
H.Con.Res.
356
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2002
108th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. 53
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2003
H.Con.Res.
128
District of Columbia 2003 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
H.Con.Res.
376
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2004
H.Con.Res.
389
District of Columbia 2004 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
109th (2005-2007)
H.Con.Res. 86
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2005
H.Con.Res.
135
District of Columbia 2005 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
H.Con.Res.
161
Tenth Anniversary of the Million Man March
H.Con.Res.
349
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2006
H.Con.Res.
359
District of Columbia 2006 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
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Congress Resolution
Subject
110th (2007-2009)
H.Con.Res. 79
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2007
H.Con.Res.
123
District of Columbia 2007 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
H.Con.Res.
309
District of Columbia 2008 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run
H.Con.Res.
311
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby 2008
H.Con.Res.
335
Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Federal Government Sponsored Events
101st (1989-1991)
H.Con.Res. 198
Authorizing a concert performance on Capitol Grounds
103rd (1993-1995)
H.Con.Res. 146
Commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the laying of the Capitol cornerstone
105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. 265
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East Front of Capitol
106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. 52
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East Front of Capitol
H.Con.Res.
279
Library of Congress 200th Birthday Celebration
H.Con.Res.
281
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East Front of Capitol
107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. 76
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts performances on East Front of Capitol
S.Con.Res.
41
National Book Festival 2001
H.Con.Res.
348
National Book Festival 2002
Memorial Services
103rd (1993-1995)
H.Con.Res. 71
Twelfth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Con.Res.
237
Thirteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
104th (1995-1997)
H.Con.Res. 147
Fifteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
105th (1997-1999)
H.Con.Res. 66
Sixteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Con.Res.
263
Seventeenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
106th (1999-2001)
H.Con.Res. 44
Eighteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Con.Res.
278
Nineteenth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
107th (2001-2003)
H.Con.Res. 74
Twentieth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Con.Res.
347
Twenty-First Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
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Congress Resolution
Subject
108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. 96
Twenty-Second Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Con.Res.
388
Twenty-Third Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
109th (2005-2007)
H.Con.Res. 136
Twenty-Forth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Con.Res.
360
Twenty-Fifth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
110th (2007-2009)
H.Con.Res. 124
Twenty-Sixth Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Con.Res.
308
Twenty-Seventh Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
Award and Commemorative Ceremonies
106th (1999-2001)
S.Con.Res. 139
Dedication of the Japanese-American Memorial to Patriotism
108th (2003-2005)
H.Con.Res. 423
Dedication of the National World War II Memorial
110th (2007-2009)
H.Con.Res. 196
Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Source: Database query of Congressional Legislative Information System (LIS), 101st-111th Congress
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Author Contact Information

Matthew Eric Glassman
Jacob R. Straus
Analyst on the Congress
Analyst on the Congress
mglassman@crs.loc.gov, 7-3467
jstraus@crs.loc.gov, 7-6438




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