House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at a funeral service at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. He reflected on Carter's roots in Georgia, his Naval service, his presidency and his life after.

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

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.

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.

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

Carter will remain at the Capitol until Thursday morning, when he is transported to Washington National Cathedral for a state funeral.

Jimmy Carter, the late U.S. president who served only one term in office and was widely admired for his humanitarian work after leaving the White House, was remembered during his state funeral on Thursday as a man who put honesty and kindness above partisan politics.