A resolution observing Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in the United States.

Summary

Recognizes the historical significance 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) and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States. Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.

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Timeline

1. 19 June 2013

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4725; text as passed Senate: CR S4675-4676)

   Source: Floor

2. 19 June 2013

   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 S4725; text as passed Senate: CR S4675-4676)

   Source: Floor

3. 19 June 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 19 June 2013 · Download file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cowan, William M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · D · Sponsor

Related records

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• related to → Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
• related to ← A resolution designating June 19, 2014, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.