H.R. 2453 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 2453 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 7, 2011, sponsored by Blaine Luetkemeyer with 298 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 7, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 298
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 112-201
What it does
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Mark Twain. Limits issuance of such coins to calendar year 2016.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 115 Democrats, 183 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 7, 2011
- Passed the HouseApr 18, 2012
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentNov 28, 2012
- Became lawDec 4, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-201. (Dec 4, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Nov 15, 2012 · Passed370–19 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 18, 2012 · Passed408–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Mark Twain Commemorative Coin ActHouse · Apr 18, 2012
- Mark Twain Commemorative Coin ActHouse · Nov 15, 2012
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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