SCONRES 51 · 107th Congress 2001–2003, ended

A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Introduced Jun 19, 2001 Originated Senate Sponsor Sam Brownback R-KS

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jun 19, 2001 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6456)

Progress

Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.

IntroducedJun 19, 2001
Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Agreed to in HouseNot reached

Summary

Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day (celebrated on June 19 for 136 years to honor the memory of all those who endured slavery and especially those who moved from slavery to freedom). Encourages the continued celebration of that day to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation.

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

Cosponsors 1

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 19, 2001.

Seat	Cosponsor		Signed on
R-MS	Trent Lott	Original	Jun 19, 2001

Actions 2

Everything that happened, newest first.

Jun 19, 2001Introduced in Senate
Jun 19, 2001Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6456)

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

Bill	Title	Relationship	Latest action
HCONRES 163	Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.	Identical bill	Jun 20, 2001

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.

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