H.R. 2657 · Became law

Public Law 104-111

Official title: “To award a congressional gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham.”

House: without objection · Senate: voice vote
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The House passed it without objection on February 1, 1996. No individual votes are recorded.

The Senate passed it by voice vote on February 1, 1996. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on February 13, 1996.

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