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):

Cemeteries.

Death.

Monuments.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

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:

CRS Report

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

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Members of Congress Who Die in Office

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-GVF-0141

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license