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S.Res. 148Senate108th Congress (2003-2005)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators.

Sponsored by William H. FristSen. William H. Frist (R-TN)
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)

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)

May 20, 2003

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · May 20, 2003

Mr. President, these resolutions concern pro se civil actions commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California by the same plaintiff. The first resolution…

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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. 148 which was submitted earlier today and ask for its immediate consideration. Mr. President,…

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Harry Reid
Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · May 20, 2003

Before we go into the quorum call, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak as in morning business.

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 20, 2003
        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 148 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 148

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators.

_______________________________________________________________________

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 20, 2003

Mr. Frist (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. 77 U.S. Senators.

Whereas, in the case of John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators, No. C-03-1234 (VRW),
pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
California, the plaintiff has named as defendants seventy-seven Members
of the Senate; 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
the Members of the Senate who are defendants in the case of John Jenkel
v. 77 U.S. Senators.
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