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substantiveJan 19, 2022 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 452 — Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable.
  • House passed it on Jan 19, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable, to a member of his family, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity. The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals shall be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea426

Democrat: 221 · Republican: 205

Nay0

Present0

Not Voting7

Republican: 7

How each member voted (433)

Yea (426)

Not Voting (7)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.