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SRES 615 119th Congress Senate Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Ethnic studies Racial and ethnic relations U.S. history

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Introduced: February 25, 2026 Introduced by: Booker, Cory A. Democratic · New Jersey 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.
Feb 25, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

What's happening now February 25, 2026

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

 Cosponsors 39
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Alsobrooks, Angela D.
Maryland · Feb 25, 2026
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Feb 25, 2026
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Feb 25, 2026
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Britt, Katie Boyd
Alabama · Feb 25, 2026
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Feb 25, 2026
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Feb 25, 2026
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Feb 25, 2026
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 25, 2026
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Feb 25, 2026
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 25, 2026
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Feb 25, 2026
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Feb 25, 2026
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Feb 25, 2026
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Feb 25, 2026
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 25, 2026
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Feb 25, 2026
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Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Feb 25, 2026
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Feb 25, 2026
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 25, 2026
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Feb 25, 2026
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 25, 2026
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Feb 25, 2026
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 25, 2026
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Padilla, Alex
California · Feb 25, 2026
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Feb 25, 2026
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Feb 25, 2026
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Feb 25, 2026
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Feb 25, 2026
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 25, 2026
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Feb 25, 2026
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Feb 25, 2026
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Feb 25, 2026
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 25, 2026
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Feb 25, 2026
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 25, 2026
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Feb 25, 2026
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Feb 25, 2026
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 25, 2026
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 25, 2026