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SRES 611

A resolution authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Doggi Gras Pawrade on February 25, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

119th Congress Introduced by Thom Tillis

Senate authorizes a dog parade in Hart Building atrium on February 25, 2026, for a two-hour bipartisan celebration event.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Bill Summary · SRES 611

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 611 authorizes the use of the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building's atrium for a "Bipawtisan Doggi Gras Pawrade" on February 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The resolution passed the Senate by unanimous consent on February 12, 2026, without amendments.

Why is this important

While procedurally minor, this resolution demonstrates how Congress allocates its physical spaces and reflects the chamber's informal culture. It also highlights how senators use legislative tools for community engagement and morale-building activities within their workplace.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether Senate office space should be used for social events when budget constraints exist elsewhere
  • Workplace neutrality: Debates over whether taxpayer-funded facilities should host partisan-branded events, even if marketed as "bipartisan"
  • Precedent setting: Concern that approving novelty resolutions could lead to requests for similar uses of federal spaces

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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