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H.R. 279 (105th)

To award a congressional gold medal to Francis Albert Sinatra.

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Introduced

7 January 1997

Last action

29 April 1997 · Floor

Status

Laid on the table. See S. 305 for further action. (consideration: CR H1941)

Sponsors

JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], GENE GREEN, ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-35], James McGovern, Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], PETER KING, Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], COLLIN PETERSON, SAM JOHNSON, Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], XAVIER BECERRA, Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26]

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Summary

Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a congressional gold medal to Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 April 1997

    Floor

    Laid on the table. See S. 305 for further action. (consideration: CR H1941)

    Source: Floor

  6. 29 April 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 29 April 1997

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 29 April 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 29 April 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 April 1997

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1938-1941)

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 April 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Castle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

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