Passed on 2026-03-16
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 629
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.
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Introduced 2026-03-09Topic: civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution honors the life of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., who died on February 17, 2026. It reviews his life, including his civil rights protests, his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the groups he founded, and his campaigns for President in 1984 and 1988. The resolution commends his contributions to the United States and offers condolences to his family. It also asks the Secretary of the Senate to send an official copy of the resolution to his family.
Sponsors
- Richard J. Durbin Democrat sponsor
- 14 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1058) | |
| 2026-03-16 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1058) | floor pass | |
| 2026-03-16 | Senate | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report |
| 2026-03-16 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report | |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S917) | refer |
| 2026-03-09 | Submitted in Senate | introduce |