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S.Res. 781

Passed Senate

A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, 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 6/18/2026•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)

7/27/2026 • Senate

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Topics & Subjects

Commemorative events and holidaysRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (23)

Party Breakdown

13
Democrats
8
Republicans
2
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Republican • TX

Sponsored 6/18/2026

Cosponsors (22)

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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

I-VT

Joined 6/18/2026

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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

R-ND

Joined 6/18/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 18, 2026

Committee Review

July 27, 2026

Floor Debate

July 27, 2026

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Agreed to Senate7/27/2026
Introduced in Senate6/18/2026

Details

Bill TypeSRES
Current StatusPassed Senate
Cosponsors22