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H.Con.Res. 160 (109th)

Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

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Introduced

19 May 2005

Last action

22 June 2005 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], David Scott, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

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Summary

Recognizes the historical significance to the Nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free). Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 19 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 June 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 June 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 June 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4652)

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 21 June 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 June 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H4817)

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 June 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 292).(text: CR H4817)

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 June 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4817-4820)

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 June 2005

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 June 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 160.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 June 2005

    Floor

    Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 June 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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