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A joint resolution to recognize the Honorable Carl Vinson on the occasion of the christening of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, March 15, 1980.

Public Law 96-206 · S.J.Res. 149 · 96th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Mar 13, 1980 · Congress

Sponsor: Sen. Samuel Nunn (D-GA)

Cosponsors (16): Sen. John Stennis,

Passage votes

  • HouseMethod not stated
  • SenateMethod not stated
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation extending best wishes and expressing appreciation to Carl Vinson for his devotion to the United States.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.

  1. Mar 13, 1980Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  2. PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-206.
  3. Mar 11, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
  4. PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
  5. Mar 10, 1980PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
  6. Mar 6, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
  7. FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
  8. Mar 4, 1980FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
  9. Mar 3, 1980CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Armed Services Committee
  10. Feb 26, 1980CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Armed Services Committee
  11. 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.