S. 1047 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005
S. 1047 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 17, 2005, sponsored by John Sununu with 71 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
- May 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 109-145
What it does
Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 - Title I: Presidential $1 Coins - (Sec. 102) Amends federal monetary law to set forth requirements for the redesign and issuance of circulating $1 coins emblematic of each President of the United States. Requires such coins to be issued in the order of the period of service of each President, beginning with President George Washington. Restricts such coin series to deceased Presidents.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Sununu (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2005
- Passed the SenateNov 18, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 13, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2005
- Became lawDec 22, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-145. (Dec 22, 2005)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 13, 2005 · Passed291–113
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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