S.Res. 201 · 114th Congress

A resolution designating June 19, 2015, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
John Cornyn
Introduced
2015-06-15
Latest action
2015-06-15 · Introduced in Senate

Cosponsors (40)

Ted Cruz

Current member Senate TX Republican

Tim Kaine

Current member Senate VA Democrat

Mike Lee

Current member Senate UT Republican

Ed Markey

Current member Senate MA Democrat

Rand Paul

Current member Senate KY Republican

Tim Scott

Current member Senate SC Republican