This resolution recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN2's coverage of the U.S. Senate, which began broadcasting uninterrupted Senate proceedings on that date in 1986. The resolution highlights C-SPAN's role in providing unfiltered public access to Senate debates, votes, and deliberations, having recorded over 43,830 hours of sessions and more than 169,000 speeches from 359 different senators over nearly four decades. C-SPAN operates without government funding, instead relying on support from cable and satellite television operators across the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of making Senate coverage accessible to all Americans and calls for television providers, including streaming services, to prioritize carrying C-SPAN so citizens can watch Congress in real time. This is a ceremonial resolution that does not involve any funding or create new programs, but rather formally acknowledges C-SPAN's contribution to government transparency and democratic participation.
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