SRES 491 114th Congress Senate

A resolution designating June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation.

Introduced: June 10, 2016 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidaysRacial and ethnic relations

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3812; text as passed Senate: CR S3797)

Jun 10, 2016

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3812; text as passed Senate: CR S3797)

Jun 10, 2016

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3812; text as passed Senate: CR S3797)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Designates June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation.

Expresses support for all people of the United States who join in activities in support of the goals and ideals of racial amity.

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Mississippi · Jun 10, 2016

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 491: A resolution designating June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-491/

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"S. Res. 491: A resolution designating June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SRES-491/.

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