H.R. 3315 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall.
H.R. 3315 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Aug 2, 2007, sponsored by Zach Wamp with 227 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 227
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 110-139
What it does
Designates the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center as Emancipation Hall.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zach Wamp (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats, 113 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2007
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2007
- Became lawDec 18, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-139. (Dec 18, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 13, 2007 · Passed398–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
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