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S.Res. 201 (114th)

A resolution designating June 19, 2015, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

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Introduced

15 June 2015

Last action

15 June 2015 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)

Sponsors

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

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5 December 2025

Summary

Designates June 19, 2015, as Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity 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. 15 June 2015

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)

    Source: Floor

  2. 15 June 2015

    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 S4168; text as passed Senate: CR S4140)

    Source: Floor

  3. 15 June 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 15 June 2015

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 15 June 2015

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate

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