Juneteenth federal holiday bill heads to Biden's desk; only 14 Republicans vote no
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Rachel Maddow reports on the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, having already passed the Senate unanimously, passing the House and heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The House vote was overwhelming but not unanimous, with 14 Republicans voting against the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. June 17, 2021
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