SRES 756 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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.

SRES 756 is a Senate resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date Union troops announced the end of slavery in Texas. This symbolic resolution recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth, when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in the Southwestern U.S. after the Civil War. It does not create new laws or affect any group; it solely serves to honor this date as part of U.S. history and encourage nationwide observance.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Jul 2024

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jul 2024

House Passage

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Introduced Jul 9, 2024 Last action Jul 9, 2024

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Jul 9, 2024

Introduced

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

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Jul 9, 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. (consideration: CR S4308; text: CR S4271)

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Jul 9, 2024

Introduced

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1 primary · 45 co-sponsors