H.R. 2447 — 112th Congress
To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
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Nov 23, 2011Became Public Law No: 112-59.
CRS summary
As of Nov 23, 2011Public Law
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.)
Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of the medals.
Authorizes appropriations.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordOct 25, 2011 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Full roll call85 of 433 recorded votes are not yet matched to a member profile.
Yea — 422: 192 R · 147 D · 1 L
Not Voting — 11: 5 D · 3 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| PAUL, Ronald Ernest | TX |
| ACKERMAN, Gary Leonard | NY |
| GIFFORDS, Gabrielle | AZ |
| Lois Capps | CA |
| Jared Polis | CO |
| Frederica S. Wilson | FL |
| John Lewis | GA |
| Stephen F. Lynch | MA |
| Gary G. Miller | CA |
| Michele Bachmann | MN |
| James B. Renacci | OH |
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