HCONRES 160
109th Congress
House
Commemorations
Anniversaries
Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
History
Minorities
Slavery
Special days
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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To President
Became law
Jun 22, 2005
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 21, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 21, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H4817)
Jun 21, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 292).(text: CR H4817)
Jun 21, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4859-4860)
Jun 21, 2005
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 21, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 160.
Jun 21, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4817-4820)
Jun 21, 2005
Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 16, 2005
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 16, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4652)
May 19, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
May 19, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2005 | House · vote #292 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 425–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the historical significance to the Nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free).
Declares 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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