Honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

S. Res. 629 · 119th Congress · Mar 16, 2026 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the Senate—

(1)

honors the life and legacy of Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. (referred to in this resolution as “Reverend Jackson”), a distinguished American and pivotal civil rights leader who—

(A)

dedicated his life to giving voice to the voiceless; and

(B)

pioneered countless campaigns for the liberation of people across the globe;

(2)

commends Reverend Jackson for his contributions to the United States of America and its pledge to ensure “liberty and justice for all”;

(3)

extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Reverend Jackson; and

(4)

requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Reverend Jackson.

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Mar 16, 2026viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Booker, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Coons, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Bennet, and Mr. Hickenlooper) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary See what changed
Mar 9, 2026 Introduced in Senate Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Booker, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

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