Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

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Introduced

4 June 2008

Last action

18 June 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-18], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1], Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19]

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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). Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing 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

4 June 2008
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Source: IntroReferral
4 June 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 June 2008
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 2008
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
17 June 2008
Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Source: Floor
17 June 2008
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1237.
Source: Floor
17 June 2008
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5440-5441)
Source: Floor
17 June 2008
Floor
Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/17/2008 H5440)
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/17/2008 H5440)
Source: Floor
18 June 2008
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
Source: Floor

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Versions

Engrossed in House · 18 June 2008 · Official file
Introduced in House · 4 June 2008 · Official file

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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 18 June 2008
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 18 June 2008
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 4 June 2008
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1237
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