S. 452Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

1 recorded action234 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow [D-MI]
Cosponsors: 68 · 45 Democrats · 22 Republicans · 1 Independent
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Committee: Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Latest action: Jan 31, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-84.

IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
Passed the SenateJul 27, 2021
Passed the HouseJan 19, 2022
Sent to the PresidentJan 20, 2022
Became lawJan 31, 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 452 as public Law on Jan 31, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 11

House Jan 19, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

426 Yea 0 Nay 7 not voting

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

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members433 members

Democratic221 members

Republican212 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors68 · 45 Democrats · 22 Republicans · 1 Independent

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 452 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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