THE HOUSE
Coin Redesign
By a vote of 172 to 241, the House rejected a bill (HR 3337) to redesign the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, quarter and half-dollar. The bill also authorized several new commemorative coins. Debate centered on a Senate-approved plan to replace the Lincoln Memorial, Monticello, torch of liberty and American eagle representations on the “tails” side of circulating coins with Bill of Rights expressions such as free speech and due process.
Supporter Esteban Torres (D-La Puente) said the redesign was in keeping with the country’s traditions and history. “Coins are the indicators of change.”
Opponent Al McCandless (R-Bermuda Dunes) said, “There is nothing wrong with our coins. We should leave a good thing alone.”
A yes vote was to redesign U.S. coins.
How They Voted Yea Nay No vote Rep. Beilenson (D) x Rep. Berman (D) x Rep. Gallegly (R) x Rep. Lewis (R) x Rep. Moorhead (R) x Rep. Thomas (R) x Rep. Waxman (D) x
Get the L.A. Times Politics newsletter
Deeply reported insights into legislation, politics and policy from Sacramento, Washington and beyond. In your inbox three times per week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
