H.R.1815: Lena Horne Recognition Act

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Bill Cosponsors

309 (197 Democrats, 112 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Lena Horne Recognition Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1815.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 2 (Roll no. 157).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 10, 2011

Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.)

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