Passed on 2026-03-18
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 649
A resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the passage of the resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.
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Introduced 2026-03-18Topic: governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution marks the 250th anniversary of a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress on March 16, 1776. That 1776 resolution recommended that the colonies observe Friday, May 17, 1776, as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. The Senate resolution quotes the text of the 1776 resolution and states that the Senate commemorates its passage. It does not create any new law, holiday, program, or spending.
Sponsors
- James Lankford Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1207) | |
| 2026-03-18 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |