A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
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Latest Action · May 14, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
This Senate resolution honors Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery on the 222nd anniversary of their departure from St. Louis on May 14, 1804, to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory. The resolution recognizes the expedition's 8,000-mile journey as one of the greatest exploration achievements in American history, noting how the team endured extreme hardships while producing valuable maps, scientific observations, and geographic records that aided future settlement and development. The resolution acknowledges contributions from all expedition members, including Sacagawea and York, and celebrates how the journey strengthened America's sovereignty and strategic position in North America. As a ceremonial resolution, it requires no funding and simply expresses the Senate's recognition of the expedition's lasting importance to American history and identity, encouraging all Americans to study and reflect on this legacy.
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