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The Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act Is Signed into Law
11.17.2009 - On Wednesday, October 28, President Obama signed the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act into law, a bipartisan piece of legislation that will help U.S. troops cast ballots from overseas. U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, Ranking Member Robert Bennett (R-UT), and original co-sponsors Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led this effort to remove the barriers that too often disenfranchise military men and women.
Rare Portrait of Legendary Lawmaker Henry Clay Unveiled in U.S. Capitol
10.20.2009 - Legendary lawmaker Henry Clay reclaimed his majestic presence in the halls of the U.S. Senate on September 23, 2009. In a special ceremony in the U.S. Capitol, New York artist Phineas Staunton’s fully restored 7 by 11 foot portrait of Clay was unveiled. With over 50 Senators in attendance, several Senate leaders spoke at the ceremony to commemorate Clay’s life and service and hailed the generous donation of the 145-year-old portrait by the LeRoy Historical Society. The painting now hangs in the Brumidi Stairwell in the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol.
Committee Schedule
06/10/2009 Executive Business Meeting
Discover and learn about the 2009 Inaugural Ceremonies
Since 1901, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has been responsible for the planning and execution of the swearing-in ceremonies and the luncheon of the inauguration of the President of the United States at the U.S. Capitol.
Did You Know?
The Reporters Gallery
Immediately above the presiding officer's desk, newspaper reporters who cover the Senate's proceedings occupy the central portion of the gallery, known as the Press Gallery
