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S.Res. 661Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)Passed Congress

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

Sponsored by Harry ReidSen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Introduced September 28, 2010

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7638)

September 28, 2010

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7638)

September 28, 2010

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Harry Reid
Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Sep 28, 2010

Mr. President, this resolution concerns a civil action filed against the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives seeking to have the Federal courts order…

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Richard J. Durbin
Sen. Richard J. DurbinD-IL · Sep 28, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration en bloc of the following resolutions, which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 652, S. Res. 653, S.…

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Agreed to SenateIssued September 28, 2010

III

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 661

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 28, 2010

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 McCarthy v. Byrd, et al.

Whereas, in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al., Case No. 1:10–CV–03317, pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, plaintiff has named as a defendant the President Pro Tempore 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. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Members and officers 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 Inouye, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al.