H.R. 4286 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma.
H.R. 4286 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 5, 2007, sponsored by Joseph Crowley with 291 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
- Dec 5, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 291
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-209
What it does
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her courageous and unwavering commitment to peace, nonviolence, human rights, and democracy in Burma.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Crowley (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 226 Democrats, 65 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 5, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 17, 2007
- Passed the SenateApr 24, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentMay 1, 2008
- Became lawMay 6, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-209. (May 6, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 17, 2007 · Passed400–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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