United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 211 — A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3937)

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Summary

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). Declares the sense of the Senate 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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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3937)

  2. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3937)

  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3898)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 211 do?
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). Declares the sense of the Senate 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.
Who sponsors SRES 211?
SRES 211 is sponsored by Carl Levin (Democrat).
What is the current status of SRES 211?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 211?
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