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HCONRES 163 107th Congress House

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…

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Official title: 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: June 19, 2001 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jun 20, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 19, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 19, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR H3224)
Jun 19, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3231)
Jun 19, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 19, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 163.
Jun 19, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3224-3229)
Jun 19, 2001
Mr. Shays moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 19, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Jun 14, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jun 14, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 19, 2001 House · vote #168 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 415–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 20, 2001

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day (celebrated on June 19 for 136 years to honor memory of all those who endured slavery and especially those who moved from slavery to freedom). Encourages the continued celebration of this 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 be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future; (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (3) a copy of this joint resolution should be transmitted to the National Association of Juneteenth Lineage as an expression of appreciation for its role in promoting the observance of the end of slavery.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 51 Identical bill A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 19, 2001
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 14, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 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.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-163/
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"H. Con. Res. 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.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-163/.
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H. Con. Res. 163, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HCONRES-163/.
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