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Bill109th CongressFiled May 19, 2005Commemorations
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.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 21, 2005)

(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.

What just happenedJun 22, 2005

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7](D-IL)Sponsor
69 cosponsors67 D2 R
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  1. Jun 22, 2005IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jun 21, 2005FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 21, 2005FloorH37300

    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)

  4. Jun 21, 2005Floor8000

    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)

  5. Jun 21, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4859-4860)

  6. Jun 21, 2005FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Jun 21, 2005FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 160.

  8. Jun 21, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4817-4820)

  9. Jun 21, 2005FloorH30300

    Ms. Brown-Waite, Ginny moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  10. Jun 16, 2005CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  11. Jun 16, 2005CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  12. Jun 16, 2005IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4652)

  13. May 19, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  14. May 19, 2005IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 19, 2005IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 21, 200581

(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.

Introduced in HouseMay 19, 200500

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.