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S.Res. 177 (108th)

A resolution to direct the Senate Commission on Art to select an appropriate scene commemorating the Great Compromise of our forefathers establishing a bicameral Congress with equal representation in the United States Senate, to be placed in the Senate wing of the Capitol, and to authorize the Committees on Rules and Administration to obtain technical advice and assistance in carrying out its duties.

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Introduced

19 June 2003

Last action

25 November 2003 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S16054)

Sponsors

Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Directs the Senate Commission on Art to select an appropriate scene commemorating the Great Compromise (which established a bicameral Congress with equal State representation in the Senate). Requires such scene to be placed in the lunette space in the Senate reception room immediately above the entrance into the Senate chamber lobby. Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to seek technical advice and assistance in carrying out its duties from individuals from the public and private sectors, who shall serve without compensation, at the pleasure of the Chairman. Provides that such individuals are not to be deemed to be Senate members, officers, or employees, or to be providing services to the Senate, for purposes of the Senate Code of Official Conduct. Allows such individuals to be reimbursed for transportation expenses.

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Timeline

  1. 19 June 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/20/2003 S8306)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 November 2003

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S16053-16054)

    Source: Floor

  4. 25 November 2003

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S16054)

    Source: Floor

  5. 25 November 2003

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 25 November 2003

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 25 November 2003

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 25 November 2003

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 25 November 2003

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 June 2003

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 June 2003

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  • Introduced in Senate

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