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S.Res. 490Senate109th Congress (2005-2007)Passed Congress

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

Sponsored by William H. FristSen. William H. Frist (R-TN)
Introduced May 23, 2006

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4972)

May 23, 2006

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4972)

May 23, 2006

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William H. Frist
Sen. William H. FristR-TN · May 23, 2006

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 490 which was submitted earlier today. Mr. President, this resolution concerns a pro se civil action…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 23, 2006

III

109th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 490

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 23, 2006

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 Lannak v, Biden, et al.

Whereas, in the case of Lannak v. Biden, et al., No. 06–CV–0180, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, the plaintiff has named as defendants Senators Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. Carper; 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, officers, and employees 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 Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. Carper in the case of Lannak v. Biden, et al.