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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2015Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 201

A resolution designating June 19, 2015, 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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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 15, 2015)

Designates June 19, 2015, as Juneteenth Independence Day.

Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States.

Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.

What just happenedJun 15, 2015

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
40 cosponsors28 D12 R
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  1. Jun 15, 2015Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)

  2. Jun 15, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)

  3. Jun 15, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateJun 15, 2015

Designates June 19, 2015, as Juneteenth Independence Day.

Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States.

Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 15, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates June 19, 2015, as Juneteenth Independence Day.

Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States.

Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.