SRES 159 · 111th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Introduced 2009-05-21· Sponsored by Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5876)(2009-05-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African-Americans were free). Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans