Sponsor · U.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democratic
Senate resolution · S.Res. 99 (119th Congress)
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
Summary
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Where it stands
Approved and finalized.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Related bills
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Cosponsors
Alex Padilla, Amy Klobuchar and 40 others
- Democratic31
- Republican10
- Other1
- Alex Padilla
- Amy Klobuchar
- Angela D. Alsobrooks
- Angus S. King, Jr.
- Ben Ray Luján
- Brian Schatz
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Charles E. Schumer
- Chris Van Hollen
- Christopher A. Coons
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Dan Sullivan
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- Gary C. Peters
- Jack Reed
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Jerry Moran
- John Cornyn
- John W. Hickenlooper
- Jon Ossoff
- Katie Boyd Britt
- Kevin Cramer
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Margaret Wood Hassan
- Maria Cantwell
- Mark R. Warner
- Martin Heinrich
- Mazie K. Hirono
- Michael F. Bennet
- Patty Murray
- Raphael G. Warnock
- Richard Blumenthal
- Richard J. Durbin
- Rick Scott
- Roger F. Wicker
- Ron Wyden
- Ruben Gallego
- Tammy Baldwin
- Tammy Duckworth
- Thom Tillis
- Tim Kaine
- Tim Scott
Full history
- Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Feb 26, 2025
Passed a chamber
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401)
U.S. Senate
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