H.R. 4851Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

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Sponsor: André Carson [D-IN-07]
Cosponsors: 27 · 19 Democrats · 8 Republicans
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committee: Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Apr 4, 2018 · Became Public Law No: 115-163.

IntroducedJan 19, 2018
Passed the HouseMar 19, 2018
Passed the SenateMar 22, 2018
Sent to the PresidentMar 23, 2018
Became lawApr 4, 2018

What the measure doesCRS summary

Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

(Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the "Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site." The commemorative site shall become a part of the African-American Civil Rights Network.

The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private entities for interpretive and educational purposes related to the commemorative site.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4851 as public Law on Apr 4, 2018. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 116

House Mar 19, 2018

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Kennedy--King National Commemorative Site Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

391 Yea 0 Nay 38 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members429 members

Democratic192 members

Republican237 members

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Cosponsors27 · 19 Democrats · 8 Republicans

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H.R. 4851Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 116

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors27 · 19 Democrats · 8 Republicans

H.R. 4851Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 116

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors27 · 19 Democrats · 8 Republicans

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