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Senate Resolution Honoring the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Original title: SENATE RESOLUTION 729--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MERIWETHER LEWIS AND WILLIAM CLARK, AND THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY, FOR THEIR EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE

May 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the historical importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with no direct changes to current laws, funding, or resident services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents of Missouri

The resolution formally recognizes the state's historical connection to the expedition's departure.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 14, 2026.

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Summary

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring the 222nd anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's departure from St. Louis. The resolution recognizes the historical significance of the 's journey and its role in the development of the United States.

Key Facts

The Senate officially honors the legacy and historical importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
May 14, 2026, marks the 222nd anniversary of the Corps of Discovery's departure from St. Louis.
The resolution acknowledges the contributions of all members, specifically naming Sacagawea and York.
The Senate recognizes the expedition as a foundational event for U.S. expansion from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
The resolution commemorates President Thomas Jefferson's role in commissioning the expedition following the Louisiana Purchase.
The Senate encourages all Americans to study and reflect upon the expedition's legacy.

Why It Matters

This resolution serves as an official federal acknowledgment of the historical importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with no direct changes to current laws, funding, or resident services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?

No, this is a commemorative resolution that expresses the sense of the Senate and does not enact new laws or allocate federal funds.

What is the purpose of this document?

The purpose is to formally recognize and honor the 222nd anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and its impact on American history.

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Anniversary Commemoration

The resolution was submitted and agreed to on the exact 222nd anniversary of the expedition's departure.

Corps of Discovery

Connected Entities

personYork“Member of the Corps of Discovery recognized for his contributions.”Map →

personWilliam Clark“Captain and leader of the Corps of Discovery.”Map →

personSchmitt“Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →

organizationCorps of Discovery“The group that conducted the expedition.”Map →

personThomas Jefferson“President who commissioned the expedition.”Map →

personMeriwether Lewis“Captain and leader of the Corps of Discovery.”Map →

locationSt. Louis, Missouri“Departure point of the expedition.”Map →

personSacagawea“Member of the Corps of Discovery recognized for her contributions.”Map →

Sources

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