SRES486Referred to Committee

A resolution condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is "illegal," reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States.

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3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-06
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1
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Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
Democrat · MA · Senator
Votes with party: 85.3% (883 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-11-06

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Government Operations and Politics
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