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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 Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.

S.Res. 501Introduced May 7, 2018Policy area: International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Bob Casey D-PA
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Where it went

Latest action: Nov 28, 2018 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)

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

3 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 2 Democrats

1 of 3 cosponsors (33%) are from the other party.

Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ron Wyden (D-OR).

More from the sponsor

Other 115th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey.

Sponsor’s state and district

Pennsylvania in Congress

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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.