119th Congress
S.Res. 615
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Cory A. Booker(D-NJ)
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2026
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Official text
- Agreed to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (39)
Original cosponsors (39)
- Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Andy Kim (D-NJ)
- Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD)
- Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME)
- Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)
- Brian Schatz (D-HI)
- Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
- Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)
- Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)
- Christopher Murphy (D-CT)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
- Jack Reed (D-RI)
- Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
- Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)
- Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL)
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
- Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
- Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)
- Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
- Rick Scott (R-FL)
- Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
- Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
- Thom Tillis (R-NC)
- Tim Kaine (D-VA)
- Tim Scott (R-SC)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It calls for the United States to (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687-688) - Feb 25, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.