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

This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 259) recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN’s chronicling of democracy in the Senate. The measure commends C-SPAN and its C-SPAN2 channel for providing long-running, unfiltered coverage of Senate debates, votes, and proceedings since 1986, highlighting the extensive archive of speeches, roll-call votes, and the participation of hundreds of senators over nearly four decades. It notes that C-SPAN operates without public funding or government oversight and is funded by cable and satellite providers. The resolution also urges that all television providers, including streaming services, prioritize delivering C-SPAN so Americans can watch Congress in real time. It is a ceremonial, non-binding expression of appreciation and a policy encouragement rather than new law.