H.Con.Res. 155 — 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 more effectively facing the challenges of the future. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 155110th 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 more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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). Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day.

Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing 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.Res. 231A 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.
2007-06-19Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7846)
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S.Res. 584A 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.
2008-06-17Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5703-5704)
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H.Res. 1237Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.
2008-06-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Legislative Actions

2007-05-23
Introduced in House
2007-05-23
Introduced in House
2007-05-23
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2007-06-12
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2007-06-12
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2007-06-18
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2007-06-18
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6592-6593)
2007-06-18
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 155.
2007-06-18
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6592)
2007-06-18
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6592)
2007-06-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2007-06-19
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.

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