S.Res. 253 · 116th Congress

A resolution designating June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth 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.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
John Cornyn
Introduced
2019-06-19
Latest action
2019-06-19 · Introduced in Senate

Cosponsors (57)

Roy Blunt

Former member Senate MO Republican

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

Jack Reed

Current member Senate RI Democrat

Tim Scott

Current member Senate SC Republican

Ron Wyden

Current member Senate OR Democrat