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H.R.678: Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Feb. 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
297 (144 Democrats, 1 Independent, 153 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the light bulb and the many inventions made by Thomas A. Edison throughout his prolific life. Mandates that: (1) the obverse side of the coins bear the likeness of Thomas A. Edison; and (2) coin design be selected by the Secretary and reviewed by the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee. Terminates the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 1 (Roll No. 417).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-331.
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| Feb. 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Paul E. Gillmor (R-Ohio) |