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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 649· Senate(119-SRES-649)

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.

Rep. Lankford
Age: 58 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
3/18/2026
Last activity
3/18/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1207)
Sponsored by
James Lankford
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of a resolution passed on March 16, 1776. The original 1776 resolution called for May 17 to be observed as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. That historical measure was intended to address impending calamity and the threat of British military preparations. The resolution sought to ask for divine assistance to protect the colonies and their rights. This current resolution serves to recognize that historical anniversary.

Yes

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+1

    The resolution commemorates a historical day centered on prayer and religious observance.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.