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S. 3137 (106th)

James Madison Commemoration Commission Act

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Introduced

28 September 2000

Last action

19 December 2000 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-550.

Sponsors

Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA], Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4], Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]

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20 August 2025

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 28 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 28 September 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9446-9447)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 October 2000

    Floor

    Read the second time by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 25 October 2000

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11009-11011; text: CR S11010-11011)

    Source: Floor

  6. 26 October 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 26 October 2000

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 October 2000

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 December 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 December 2000

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 December 2000

    Vote

    Passed/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)

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 December 2000

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 December 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3137.

    Source: Floor

  14. 4 December 2000

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11931-11933)

    Source: Floor

  15. 4 December 2000

    Floor

    Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 December 2000

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 December 2000

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 19 December 2000

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-550.

    Source: President

  19. 19 December 2000

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 19 December 2000

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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