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S.RES.620: A resolution designating June 19, 2020, 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.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 15, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
57 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 28 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Agreed to Senate - June 15, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution designates June 19, 2020, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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June 15, 2020 |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2979; text: CR S2976)
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June 15, 2020 |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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June 15, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |