H.R. 4040 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.
H.R. 4040 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 15, 2012, sponsored by Joe Baca with 341 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 341
- Policy area
- Sports and Recreation
What it does
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Baca (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 176 Democrats, 165 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2012
- Passed the HouseApr 16, 2012
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 17, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 16, 2012 · Passed373–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
Other Sports and Recreation bills in the 112th Congress
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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