Senate resolution · 111th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate
A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling for the immediate release of citizens of Cuba imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press.
Sponsor: Sen. Mel Martinez R-FLWhere it went
- IntroducedMay 14, 2009
- Committee actionskipped
- Passed SenateMay 14, 2009 · by unanimous consent
Latest action: May 14, 2009 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5538; text as passed Senate: CR S5538; text of measure as introduced: CR S5529-5530)
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
6 cosponsors — 4 Republicans, 2 Democrats
2 of 6 cosponsors (33%) are from the other party.
John Ensign (R-NV), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Richard Lugar (R-IN), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Clarence Nelson (D-FL), George Voinovich (R-OH).
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Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 26, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.