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.

Summary

Designates June 19, 2014, 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. 12 June 2014

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4673; text as passed Senate: CR S3670-3671)

   Source: Floor

2. 12 June 2014

   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 S4673; text as passed Senate: CR S3670-3671)

   Source: Floor

3. 12 June 2014

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 12 June 2014 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 12 June 2014

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• Passed Senate without amendment

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Sheldon Whitehouse · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Elizabeth Warren · D · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Mark Warner · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Rand Paul · R · Sponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Sponsor
• Ted Cruz · R · Sponsor
• Tammy Baldwin · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Roger Wicker · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Tim Scott · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Michael Bennet · D · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Martin Heinrich · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Lisa Murkowski · R · Sponsor
• Mike Lee · R · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Cosponsor

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