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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 29, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 214

A resolution designating June 19, 2017, 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 passed senate without amendment (Aug 1, 2017)

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

Designates June 19, 2017, 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.

What just happenedAug 1, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
44 cosponsors28 D15 R1 I
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  1. Aug 1, 2017Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)

  2. Aug 1, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4695)

  3. Aug 1, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Aug 1, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864-3865)

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 1, 201782

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

Designates June 19, 2017, 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.

Introduced in SenateJun 29, 2017

Designates June 19, 2017, 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.

A resolution designating June 19, 2017, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of… — Informed