S.Res. 213

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.

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109th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 213

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 26, 2005

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

RESOLUTION

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.

Whereas, in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al., Civ. No. 05–1923, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the plaintiff has named as defendants Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl; and

Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 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

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.