A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of… — House Roll Call 419
Passed in the House on September 17, 2024 · 308 Yea, 87 Nay, 35 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 2861 Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
In plain English: This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King for her leadership in advancing equal rights for women in sports and society.
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society.
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 110 Yea, 87 Nay, 21 not voting/present.
Democrat: 197 Yea, 0 Nay, 14 not voting/present.
Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Jodey Arrington (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Brian Babin (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Troy Balderson (R-OH) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Jim Banks (R-IN) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Dan Bishop (R-NC) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Josh Brecheen (R-OK) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Tim Burchett (R-TN) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Eric Burlison (R-MO) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.