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A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.

USA119th CongressSRES-259| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution formally recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN's dedicated coverage of democracy within the United States Senate. For nearly four decades, C-SPAN2 has served as an essential conduit , offering the American public uninterrupted and unfiltered access to the Senate's debates, votes, and deliberations. Over its 39-year history, C-SPAN2 has meticulously recorded over 43,830 hours of Senate sessions, capturing more than 169,000 speeches and documenting over 23,493 roll call votes, thereby preserving the voices and decisions of 359 different Senators. The resolution highlights that C-SPAN operates without public funding or government oversight, relying on support from cable and satellite television operators. Ultimately, the Senate affirms the importance of continuous Senate coverage for all Americans and calls for live coverage to be readily accessible on all platforms , including streaming services, ensuring the public can always watch Congress in action.

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Jun 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172)
Jun 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172; text: CR S3171)
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • June 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172)


  • June 2, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172; text: CR S3171)


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.

USA119th CongressSRES-259| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This resolution formally recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN's dedicated coverage of democracy within the United States Senate. For nearly four decades, C-SPAN2 has served as an essential conduit , offering the American public uninterrupted and unfiltered access to the Senate's debates, votes, and deliberations. Over its 39-year history, C-SPAN2 has meticulously recorded over 43,830 hours of Senate sessions, capturing more than 169,000 speeches and documenting over 23,493 roll call votes, thereby preserving the voices and decisions of 359 different Senators. The resolution highlights that C-SPAN operates without public funding or government oversight, relying on support from cable and satellite television operators. Ultimately, the Senate affirms the importance of continuous Senate coverage for all Americans and calls for live coverage to be readily accessible on all platforms , including streaming services, ensuring the public can always watch Congress in action.

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Timeline
Jun 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172)
Jun 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172; text: CR S3171)
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • June 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 2, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172)


  • June 2, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172; text: CR S3171)


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCommemorative events and holidaysSenateTelevision and film