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Bill118th CongressFiled Jul 9, 2024Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.Res. 756

A resolution designating June 19, 2024, 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 just happenedJul 9, 2024

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308; text: CR S4271)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
45 cosponsors29 D14 R2 I
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  1. Jul 9, 2024Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308; text: CR S4271)

  2. Jul 9, 2024Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308; text: CR S4271)

  3. Jul 9, 2024IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateJul 9, 2024
Passed SenateJul 9, 202455
A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of… — Informed