A resolution designating June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

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SRES 253

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Jun 19, 2019

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider ...

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

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This resolution designates June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

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Jun 19, 2019

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3836; text: CR S3850)
Jun 19, 2019

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3836; text: CR S3850)
Jun 19, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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