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.
SRES 629 is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., recognizing his lifelong leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and advocacy for justice, equality, and human rights. It specifically commemorates his work founding organizations like Operation PUSH and the National Rainbow Coalition, his presidential campaigns, and his role as a civil rights leader from the 1960s until his death on February 17, 2026. The resolution expresses the Senate's tribute to his legacy, commends his contributions to American society, and extends condolences to his family. As a non-binding resolution, it contains no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1058)
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1058)
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S917)
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in Senate
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
Co
Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
Co
Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Blunt Rochester
DDemocratic
Co
Martin Heinrich
DDemocratic
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