A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
SRES 551 is a symbolic Senate resolution (not a law) introduced by multiple senators on February 8, 2024, to formally celebrate Black History Month. It acknowledges the historical contributions of African Americans to U.S. society and encourages the public to reflect on their legacy during February. The resolution contains no new policies or requirements - it simply expresses the Senate's recognition of Black History Month as an opportunity to honor these contributions and learn from history. It does not affect any individuals, groups, or government programs. This is a standard annual commemorative resolution, consistent with similar resolutions passed each February.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Feb 8, 2024
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S489; text: CR S502)
upper
Feb 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 56 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
Co
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
Co
Catherine Cortez Masto
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
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