Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 259 recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN recording Senate activities. The resolution highlights C-SPAN's role in providing unfiltered access to Senate debates, votes, and speeches. It acknowledges that C-SPAN operates without government oversight or public funding. The Senate emphasizes the importance of continuous and live coverage of the Senate being available to all Americans across all platforms.
Yes
- Scored +8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill recognizes the importance of unfiltered, live access to Senate deliberations for the American public.
- Scored +2
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
The resolution encourages live coverage of the Senate to be accessible on all platforms, including streaming services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Access to Government: The resolution recognizes C-SPAN as an essential conduit that provides the American public with unfiltered access to Senate deliberations, debates, and votes.
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Historical Record: C-SPAN has recorded over 43,830 hours of Senate sessions and more than 169,000 speeches, preserving the voices of 359 different Senators.
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Transparency of Lawmaking: The network has documented over 23,493 roll call votes, which serve as a ledger of Senate decision-making.
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Broad Accessibility: The resolution highlights the need for live coverage to be accessible on all platforms, including streaming services, so Americans can watch Congress in real time.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill recognizes the importance of unfiltered, live access to Senate deliberations for the American public.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The resolution encourages live coverage of the Senate to be accessible on all platforms, including streaming services.
- 6/18/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)
- 6/2/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3171-3172)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana