H.R. 431 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who participated in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the final Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March in March of 1965, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
H.R. 431 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 21, 2015, sponsored by Terri A. Sewell with 303 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 303
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 114-5
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
Terri A. Sewell (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 188 Democrats, 115 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 11, 2015
- Passed the SenateMar 2, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentMar 4, 2015
- Became lawMar 7, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-5. (Mar 7, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 11, 2015 · Passed420–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
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