H.R. 2808 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 2808 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 8, 2005, sponsored by Ray LaHood with 309 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 8, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 309
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-285
What it does
Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins emblematic of the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. States that only one facility of the U.S. Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins. Authorizes the Secretary to issue the coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2009.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ray LaHood (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 151 Democrats, 157 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 8, 2005
- Passed the HouseSep 6, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 8, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentSep 18, 2006
- Became lawSep 27, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-285. (Sep 27, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 6, 2006 · Passed401–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin ActHouse · Sep 6, 2006
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