A resolution designating June 19, 2016, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Summary

Designates June 19, 2016, 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. 16 June 2016

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305-4306)

   Source: Floor

2. 16 June 2016

   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 S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305-4306)

   Source: Floor

3. 16 June 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 16 June 2016 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 June 2016

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 June 2016

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 16 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• John Cornyn · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Baldwin · D · Sponsor
• Michael Bennet · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
• Mike Crapo · R · Sponsor
• Ted Cruz · R · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Sponsor
• James Lankford · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Mike Lee · R · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Jeff Merkley · D · Sponsor
• Lisa Murkowski · R · Sponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rand Paul · R · Sponsor
• Gary Peters · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Tim Scott · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Thomas Tillis · R · Sponsor
• Mark Warner · D · Sponsor
• Sheldon Whitehouse · D · Sponsor
• Roger Wicker · R · Sponsor
• Ron Wyden · D · Sponsor
• Elizabeth Warren · D · Sponsor

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