Senate resolution · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced
A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.
Open in Bill Explorer →Where it went
- IntroducedSep 30, 2025
- Committee action—
- Passed Senate—
Latest action: Sep 30, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 — 5 Democrats, 1 independent
0 of 6 cosponsors (0%) are from the other party.
Cory Booker (D-NJ), Edward Markey (D-MA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
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Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 25, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.