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S.Res. 274Senate110th Congress (2007-2009)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Lewis v. Bayh.

Sponsored by Harry ReidSen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Introduced July 18, 2007

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S9530; text as passed Senate: CR S9530; text of measure as introduced: CR S9514)

July 18, 2007

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S9530; text as passed Senate: CR S9530; text of measure as introduced: CR S9514)

July 18, 2007

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Harry Reid
Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Jul 17, 2007

Mr. President, this resolution concerns a pro se civil action filed against Senator Evan Bayh, in which plaintiff alleges, as best as can be pieced together from the complaint, which offers no…

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Edward M. Kennedy
Sen. Edward M. KennedyD-MA · Jul 17, 2007

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 274 submitted earlier today. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be…

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Agreed to SenateIssued July 18, 2007

III

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 274

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 18 (legislative day, July 17), 2007

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

RESOLUTION

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Lewis v. Bayh.

Whereas, in the case of Lewis v. Bayh, Case No. 07–CV–0939 (D.D.C.), pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the plaintiff has named as defendant Senator Evan Bayh;

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 the Senate and 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 Senator Evan Bayh in the case of Lewis v. Bayh.