A resolution recognizing the threats to press freedom and expression around the world and reaffirming press freedom as a priority in the efforts of the United States to promote democracy and good governance, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2009.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

10 cosponsors — 2 Republicans, 7 Democrats, 1 independent

2 of 10 cosponsors (20%) are from the other party.

Ben Cardin (D-MD), Bob Casey (D-PA), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Edward Kaufman (D-DE), John Kerry (D-MA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), Richard Lugar (R-IN), Robert Menendez (D-NJ).

More from the sponsor

Other 111th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Russell Feingold.

• S. 1067 (111th) Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009
• S.Res. 409 (111th) A resolution calling on members of the Parliament in Uganda to reject the proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill", and for other purposes.
• S.Con.Res. 71 (111th) A concurrent resolution recognizing the United States national interest in helping to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass…
• S.Res. 404 (111th) A resolution supporting full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and other efforts to promote peace and stability in…
• S.Res. 573 (111th) A resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.
• S.Res. 244 (111th) A resolution commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

Sponsor’s state and district

Wisconsin in Congress