Senate resolution · 115th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate
A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
Sponsor: Sen. Bob Casey D-PAWhere it went
- IntroducedMay 3, 2017
- Committee actionDec 5, 2017
- Passed SenateDec 20, 2017 · by unanimous consent
Latest action: Dec 20, 2017 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154)
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
4 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 3 Democrats
1 of 4 cosponsors (25%) are from the other party.
Christopher Coons (D-DE), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ron Wyden (D-OR).
More from the sponsor
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Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 22, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.