S.Res. 490

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

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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.