S. 811 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act
S. 811 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the senate — introduced on Apr 15, 2005, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Apr 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 30 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 15, 2005
- Passed the SenateJun 29, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Jun 29, 2006)
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