Bills · SRES 649
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 649Commemorative events and holidaysU.S. history
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.
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill does not change any existing laws, create new policies, or allocate any government funds. Its importance is entirely symbolic and historical. It serves to highlight a particular moment in the early history of the United States, reminding the public of the challenges faced by the founding generations and the ways they sought to address them, including through religious observance.
If this resolution did not pass, the historical event from 1776 would still exist, but the Senate would not have formally recognized its 250th anniversary. It matters as a legislative body's nod to the historical context and sentiments that influenced the formation of the nation, reflecting a desire to remember and honor foundational aspects of American identity.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate formally commemorates the 250th anniversary of a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress on March 16, 1776.
It formally acknowledges a significant historical event from the period leading up to the American Revolution.
PROVISION 02
The resolution specifically references the 1776 call for May 17 to be observed as a 'day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.'
It highlights the historical role of religious observance in the early American colonies' response to political and military challenges.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
MAR 18
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1207)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 649
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last actionMar 18, 2026
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026
Senate Res.SRES 649Commemorative events and holidaysU.S. history
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.
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2026
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