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.

S.Res. 649 is a non-binding resolution that commemorates the 250th anniversary of a resolution passed on March 16, 1776, by colonial leaders who designated May 17 as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. This historical resolution was issued during the American Revolutionary period as a call for spiritual reflection and national repentance.

As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. It serves primarily as a symbolic gesture to recognize and honor this historical event from America's founding era. The resolution was introduced by Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma and passed the Senate by unanimous consent on March 18, 2026, the same day it was introduced.

For everyday citizens, this resolution has no direct practical impact on laws, policies, or daily life. It is a commemorative measure intended to acknowledge an important moment in American history and the role of religious observance in the colonial period.