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S.Res. 147Senate108th Congress (2003-2005)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of John Jenkel v. Bill Frist.

Sponsored by Mitch McConnellSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
Introduced May 20, 2003

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6657; text as passed Senate: CR S6657; text of measure as introduced: CR S6716)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6657; text as passed Senate: CR S6657; text of measure as introduced: CR S6716)

May 20, 2003

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John Warner
Sen. John WarnerR-VA · May 20, 2003

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 147 which was submitted earlier today and ask for its immediate consideration. Mr. President,…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 20, 2003
        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 147 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 147

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
John Jenkel v. Bill Frist.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 20, 2003

Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
John Jenkel v. Bill Frist.

Whereas, Senator Bill Frist has been named as a defendant in the case of John
Jenkel v. Bill Frist, No. C-03-1235 (MEJ), now pending in the United
States District Court for the Northern District of California; and
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government
Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may
direct its counsel to defend Members of the Senate in civil actions
relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent
Senator Frist in the case of John Jenkel v. Bill Frist.
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