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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
Bob Dole Congressional Gold Medal Act
(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Dole in recognition for his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator, and statesman.
People & committees
Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] · R–KS
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 115-60.
Became Public Law No: 115-60.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6638-6639)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6638-6639)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1616.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6638-6641)
Mr. Hultgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4804-4805)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4804-4805)
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4804-4806)
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4804-4806)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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