WASHINGTON
The late Rev. Jesse Jackson will not lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda after House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office rejected a family request, citing precedent that the space is typically reserved for former presidents, military leaders and select officials.
The civil rights icon died this week at 84. His family, along with several House Democrats, had sought the commemoration.
Johnson’s office confirmed Friday it received and denied the request.
There is no specific rule governing who qualifies.
The decision requires concurrence from both the House and Senate. Recent requests for conservative activist Charlie Kirk and former Vice President Dick Cheney were also denied.
Jackson will be remembered elsewhere—but not under the Capitol dome.
By Jams Kisoo
