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S.Res. 290

Passed Senate

A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, 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 6/18/2025•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475)

6/25/2025 • Senate

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Topics & Subjects

Commemorative events and holidaysRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (32)

Party Breakdown

16
Democrats
14
Republicans
2
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Republican • TX

Sponsored 6/18/2025

Cosponsors (31)

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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

R-LA

Joined 6/18/2025

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

R-ME

Joined 6/18/2025

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 18, 2025

Committee Review

June 25, 2025

Floor Debate

June 25, 2025

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Agreed to Senate6/25/2025
Introduced in Senate6/18/2025

Details

Bill TypeSRES
Current StatusPassed Senate
Cosponsors31