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S.Res. 547 · 115th Congress

A resolution designating June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the…

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A resolution designating June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

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RWR WickerSponsor
47 cosponsors · 32 D, 14 R, 1 I
  1. Senate Introduced Jun 14, 2018
  2. Senate Passed Jun 14, 2018

Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jun 14, 2018

Designates June 19, 2018, as Juneteenth Independence Day.

Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Latest action (Jun 14, 2018): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3958; text: CR S3954)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 14, 2018

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  1. Senate Introduced Jun 14, 2018
  2. Senate Passed Jun 14, 2018

No recorded floor vote found.