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Harry Reid to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda

Harry Reid to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda

WASHINGTON — The late Sen. Harry Reid, the Nevada Democrat who served as majority chief throughout a 30-year profession within the Senate, will lie in state within the U.S. Capitol Rotunda subsequent week.

The leaders of Congress, Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer, mentioned in a press release Sunday night time that ceremonies honoring Reid on the Capitol will happen on Jan. 12.

Occasions will embody a proper arrival and departure ceremony. Particulars have been to be introduced later. As a result of Covid-19 pandemic, the ceremony was being restricted to invited company solely.

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