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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 28, 2000
James Madison Commemoration Commission Act - Establishes a James Madison Commemoration Commission and an advisory committee to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison. Prescribes the duties of the Commission, including, in cooperation with the advisory committee and the Library of Congress, to: (1) direct the Government Printing Office to compile and publish a book containing a selection of James Madison's most important writings and tributes to him; and (2) plan and coordinate symposia that will be devoted to providing a better understanding of James Madison's contribution to American culture. Requires the Commission to report to the President and Congress by February 15, 2002, on its recommendations, including regarding disposition of historically significant items donated to it.
People & committees
Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R–AL
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 106-550.
Became Public Law No: 106-550.
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 3 (Roll no. 598). (text: CR H11931-11932)
House roll call 598 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 3 (Roll no. 598).(text: CR H11931-11932)
House roll call 598 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11938-11939)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3137.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11931-11933)
Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11009-11011; text: CR S11010-11011)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11009-11011; text: CR S11010-11011)
Read the second time by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9446-9447)
Introduced in Senate
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