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US SRes170
US SRes170A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
AI Summary
This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Ronald Wyden in a civil legal case filed by Desmond Bellard in the Oregon Supreme Court. The resolution is based on provisions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, specifically sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1), which allow the Senate to direct its legal counsel to defend Senate members in civil actions related to their official responsibilities. By passing this resolution, the Senate is formally approving legal representation for Senator Wyden in this specific legal matter, ensuring that he has legal support in a case that appears to be connected to his official duties as a U.S. Senator.
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Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (on 04/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/170/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres170/BILLS-119sres170ats.pdf |
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