A joint resolution authorizing a first strike ceremony at the United States Capitol for the Bicentennial of the Congress Commemorative Coin.
Public Law 101-36 · S.J.Res. 128 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jun 9, 1989 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV)
Cosponsors (2): Sen. George Mitchell, Sen. Robert Dole
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes a first strike ceremony at the U.S. Capitol to strike coins authorized by the Bicentennial of the U.S. Congress Commemorative Coin Act.
Requires all activities and preparations for such ceremony to be jointly coordinated with the Commissions on the Bicentennials of the House and Senate and the Secretary of the Treasury.
Authorizes the U.S. Mint to strike such coins during first strike ceremonies. Requires such coins to bear the mint mark of the mint facility designated to strike the coins.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jun 9, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-36.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 1, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- May 23, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mrs. Boggs asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- May 10, 1989FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.