Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future.

Bill: 111-hres-546
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2009-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 
 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).
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing 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.

action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 

(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).

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 377). (text: CR H4643)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 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): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 377).(text: CR H4643)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4652)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 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.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 546.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4643-4645)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House