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Alex Padilla (D-CA)

A resolution authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for the commemoration and reunification of Alexander Calder's Mountains and Clouds on November 18, 2026.

S.Res. 952 · Senate resolution Congress

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5377; text: CR S5359)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building on November 18, 2026. The purpose of this event is to commemorate the reunification of Alexander Calder's artwork titled Mountains and Clouds. The artwork has been separated since 2014 when the Clouds were removed. The resolution notes that the reinstallation of the Clouds was made possible through a ten-year collaboration by various Senate entities and the Calder Foundation. Senators Padilla and McConnell submitted the resolution, which was considered and agreed to by the Senate.