A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of the Congress a specially struck gold medal to John Wayne.
Latest action. Measure laid on table in House, S. 631 passed in lieu.
(Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes the President to present, to John Wayne, on behalf of the Congress, a specially struct gold medal of appropriate design. Authorizes the appropriation of $15,000 for such purpose. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to manufacture and sell to the public bronze duplicates of such medal.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Passed House amended" stage on May 23, 1979. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
Measure laid on table in House, S. 631 passed in lieu.
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The record's latest action, on May 23, 1979: Measure laid on table in House, S. 631 passed in lieu.
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In the 96th Congress (1979-80), 613 of the 12,581 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 4.9 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
BARRY GOLDWATER (R-CA) introduced it on April 26, 1979, and 115 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on April 26, 1979, 17304 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 17277 days ago, on May 23, 1979.
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Vote history
- HouseMeasure laid on table in House, S. 631 passed in lieu.
- SenateNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action