United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 59 (115th)
A resolution expressing the support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Introduced
10 February 2017
Last action
10 February 2017 · Introduced
Status
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1091-1092)
Sponsors
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Subjects
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Source updated
6 December 2025
Summary
Supports the designation of Darwin Day. Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
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Timeline
10 February 2017
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1091-1092)
Source: IntroReferral
10 February 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in Senate · 10 February 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
- · sscm00 · Standing
Related records
- related to → Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
- related to ← A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2018, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/59
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/sres/59
- us · 115-sres-59 · source updated 6 December 2025