H.Con.Res. 160 — 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. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 160109th Congress

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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(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.

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S.Con.Res. 42A concurrent resolution recognizing the historical significance of the 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.
2005-06-15Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6664)
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S.Res. 516A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
2006-06-19Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6097; text as passed Senate: CR S6097; text of measure as introduced: CR S6064)
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Legislative Actions

2005-05-19
Introduced in House
2005-05-19
Introduced in House
2005-05-19
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
2005-06-16
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4652)
2005-06-16
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2005-06-16
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2005-06-21
Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2005-06-21
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4817-4820)
2005-06-21
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 160.
2005-06-21
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.
2005-06-21
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4859-4860)
2005-06-21
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)

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