SRES 649 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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.

This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of a 1776 Continental Congress resolution that declared May 17 a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. The bill directly affects the U.S. Senate by formally recognizing this historical event through a ceremonial acknowledgment. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the historical document and its original intent. The Senate passes this resolution to mark the anniversary without imposing any obligations or requirements on individuals or organizations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1207)
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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