S. 527 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or in the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
S. 527 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 12, 2015, sponsored by Jeff Sessions with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March during March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Sessions (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 34 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
- Passed the SenateFeb 26, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Feb 27, 2015)
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