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S.846: A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2010
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (54 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation on behalf of Congress of a gold medal of appropriate design to Dr. Muhammad Yunus in recognition of his many enduring contributions to the fight against global poverty.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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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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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Mr. Carson (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 846.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 111-253.
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April 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |