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S.Res. 559 (111th)

A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 June 2010

Last action

16 June 2010 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5046-5047; text as passed Senate: CR S5046-5047; text of measure as introduced: CR S4996)

Sponsors

Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

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5 December 2025

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 Congress that: (1) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (2) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 2010

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5046-5047; text as passed Senate: CR S5046-5047; text of measure as introduced: CR S4996)

    Source: Floor

  2. 16 June 2010

    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 S5046-5047; text as passed Senate: CR S5046-5047; text of measure as introduced: CR S4996)

    Source: Floor

  3. 16 June 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 June 2010

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 June 2010

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 16 June 2010

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  • Introduced in Senate

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