HR 1451
106th Congress
House
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Act
Official title: To establish the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
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30 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 2000
Became Public Law No: 106-173.
Feb 25, 2000
Signed by President.
Feb 16, 2000
Presented to President.
Feb 8, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 8, 2000
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 9 (Roll no. 8). (consideration: CR H227-230, H237)
Feb 8, 2000
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 8, 2000
DEBATE - The House is proceeding with forty minutes of debate on the motion.
Feb 8, 2000
Mrs. Biggert moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
Nov 22, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 19, 1999
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 19, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 19, 1999
Amendment SP 2795 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 19, 1999
Amendment SP 2795 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Hatch.
Nov 19, 1999
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14943-14944)
Nov 19, 1999
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14943-14944)
Oct 5, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Oct 4, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 4, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2 (Roll no. 471). (text: CR H9263-9264)
Oct 4, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9283)
Oct 4, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 4, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1451.
Oct 4, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9263-9267)
Oct 4, 1999
Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 30, 1999
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 29, 1999
Subcommittee on Civil Service Discharged.
Apr 21, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Apr 15, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Apr 15, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E674)
Apr 15, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2000 | House · vote #8 | Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate Amendment | Passed | 385–9 | See who voted → |
| Oct 4, 1999 | House · vote #471 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 411–2 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 2,795 | – | Agreed to |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 106-173.
Plain-English summary
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to study and recommend to Congress the most appropriate Government activities that may be carried out to honor Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial anniversary of his birth.
Authorizes appropriations.
Bill text
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- Engrossed Amendment Senate Formatted Text PDF
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- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1451: Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Act. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1451/
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