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Senate resolution · 113th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013.

S.Res. 143Introduced May 16, 2013Policy area: International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Menendez D-NJ
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Where it went

Latest action: Jun 18, 2013 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619)

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

1 cosponsor — 1 Republican

1 of 1 cosponsors (100%) are from the other party.

Marco Rubio (R-FL).

More from the sponsor

Other 113th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez.

Sponsor’s state and district

New Jersey in Congress

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Data as of Sep 23, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.