H.R. 406 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 406 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jan 11, 2007, sponsored by Joe Baca with 406 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
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 406
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Alice Paul, to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor
Joe Baca (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 237 Democrats, 169 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (May 19, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 15, 2008 · Passed412–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Alice Paul Women’s Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal ActHouse · May 15, 2008
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
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