H.Res. 659 · 118th Congress · House

Recognizing the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army and thanking them for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5th, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced
Aug 22, 23
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution recognizes and thanks the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people prior to the arrival of General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865.

Action Timeline

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  1. AUG 22, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. AUG 22, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. AUG 22, 2023•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Committees

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Aug 22, 2023

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