Members of Congress Who Die in Office. : Historic and Current Practices.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Death.

Monuments.

Cemeteries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (27 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Examines past and present practices that are carried out when a Member of Congress dies in office. Discusses floor announcement or acknowledgment on the House or Senate floor; consideration of resolutions of condolence; funeral or other rites; issues related to the office, staff, and survivor benefits of the deceased Member; and publication of memorials.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Members of Congress Who Die in Office

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