[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 10, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S2695]
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AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL IN THE CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 
FOR A CEREMONY TO PRESENT THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL COLLECTIVELY TO 
 THE WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES WHO JOINED THE WORKFORCE DURING WORLD 
                                 WAR II

  Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the 
consideration of H. Con. Res. 85, which was received from the House and 
is at the desk.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent 
resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 85) authorizing the 
     use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a 
     ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively 
     to the women in the United States who joined the workforce 
     during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, 
     weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and 
     who were referred to as ``Rosie the Riveter'', in recognition 
     of their contributions to the United States and the 
     inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
concurrent resolution.
  Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be 
agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid 
upon the table with no intervening action or debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 85) was agreed to.

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