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A resolution commemorating June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth National 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.

Introduced: June 21, 2023 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2192; text: CR S2191)
Jun 21, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2192; text: CR S2191)
Jun 21, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution commemorates June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States.

What's happening now June 21, 2023

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2192; text: CR S2191)

 Cosponsors 37
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 21, 2023
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jun 21, 2023
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 21, 2023
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jun 21, 2023
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jun 21, 2023
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Britt, Katie Boyd
Alabama · Jun 21, 2023
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jun 21, 2023
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jun 21, 2023
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Jun 21, 2023
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jun 21, 2023
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 21, 2023
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Fetterman, John
Pennsylvania · Jun 21, 2023
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jun 21, 2023
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Hagerty, Bill
Tennessee · Jun 21, 2023
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jun 21, 2023
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Jun 21, 2023
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jun 21, 2023
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Jun 21, 2023
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jun 21, 2023
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Kelly, Mark
Arizona · Jun 21, 2023
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jun 21, 2023
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jun 21, 2023
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jun 21, 2023
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 21, 2023
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Padilla, Alex
California · Jun 21, 2023
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Jun 21, 2023
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jun 21, 2023
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jun 21, 2023
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jun 21, 2023
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Jun 21, 2023
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jun 21, 2023
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jun 21, 2023
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Jun 21, 2023
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 21, 2023
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jun 21, 2023
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jun 21, 2023
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 21, 2023