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S.Res. 486 · 119th CongressGovernment Operations and PoliticsResolution

S.Res. 486 has not moved since its introduction on Nov 6, 2025, with one cosponsor, a Democrat

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.

Sponsored by Markey, Edward J. D-MA · 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat, 0 Republicans
IntroducedNov 6, 2025
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What it changes · CRS summary

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Context
Committees
Senate Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics: 580 of 5,914 bills became law, 113th–118th (9.8%)
Sponsor
2 of 715 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in senate · 110 words
Latest action
Nov 6, 2025: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]