H.R.1815 - Lena Horne Recognition Act

To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement. as introduced.
  • Short: Lena Horne Recognition Act as introduced.

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Alcee Hastings

D-FL

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Result: Passed - April 17, 2012

Roll call number 157 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 1815 Lena Horne Recognition Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 95%
 

Official Summary

5/10/2011--Introduced.Lena Horne Recognition Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration

Official Summary

5/10/2011--Introduced.Lena Horne Recognition Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Lena Horne in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement.

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