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.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

22 cosponsors — 7 Republicans, 13 Democrats, 2 independents

15 of 22 cosponsors (68%) are from the other party.

Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Katie Britt (R-AL), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Justice (R-WV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tim Scott (R-SC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Todd Young (R-IN).

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• S.Res. 290 (119th) A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which…
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Sponsor’s state and district

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