Today’s lawmakers hailed the 39th president, but their predecessors made his four years in office a constant battle and derailed many Carter initiatives.

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the US Capitol before his state funeral in Washington, DC, and burial in Georgia.

Congress paid tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter at the Capitolwith Kamala Harris, Mike Johnson, and John Thune speaking fondly of his character.

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral takes place today at Washington National Cathedral. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Former President Jimmy Carter's remains were flown from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, where the nation's top leaders paid tribute to the 39th U.S. president. Carter will lie in state in the U.

Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries will gather at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

A significant gathering of leaders and family members honoring former president Jimmy Carter’s legacy are expected at his state funeral service on Thursday.

A special service was held in the Capitol rotunda, with eulogies by Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Republican leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson.

President-elect Donald Trump paid his respects on Wednesday as President Jimmy Carter lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda as part of state funeral rites.

Vice President Harris, Congressional members, and guests gathered in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday as former president Carter's funeral proceedings continued.

Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter are pouring in from his small hometown of Plains, Georgia, and around the world.