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S.811: Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced April 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (42 Democrats, 1 Independent, 30 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 silver coins emblematic of the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of the bicentennial of his birth. Permits issuance of such coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2009. States that only one facility of the U.S. Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins. Subjects coin sales...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Shelby without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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| April 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |