H.Res. 1237 — Recognizing 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. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 1237110th Congress

Recognizing 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.

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Commemorations

Summary

(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).

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives 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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Related Legislation

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.Con.Res. 155Recognizing 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.
2008-01-22Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S156)
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Legislative Actions

2008-06-04
Introduced in House
2008-06-04
Introduced in House
2008-06-04
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2008-06-12
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2008-06-17
Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2008-06-17
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5440-5441)
2008-06-17
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1237.
2008-06-17
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
2008-06-18
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
2008-06-18
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/17/2008 H5440)
2008-06-18
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/17/2008 H5440)
2008-06-18

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