Introduced in SenateJun 15, 2021
This resolution designates June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2021Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 269
A resolution designating June 19, 2021, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 15, 2021)
This resolution designates June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
What just happenedJun 15, 2021
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4539; text: CR S4548)
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Agreed to SenateJun 15, 2021
- Jun 15, 2021Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4539; text: CR S4548)
- Jun 15, 2021Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4539; text: CR S4548)
- Jun 15, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Passed SenateJun 15, 202155
This resolution designates June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.