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S.Res. 103Senate113th Congress (2013-2015)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al.

Sponsored by Harry ReidSen. Harry Reid (D-NV)
Introduced April 18, 2013

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2817; text as passed Senate: CR S2806)

April 18, 2013

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2817; text as passed Senate: CR S2806)

April 18, 2013

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Harry Reid
Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Apr 18, 2013

Mr. President, this resolution concerns a pro se civil action filed in Kentucky federal district court against Senator McConnell, Vice President Biden, and Senate Sergeant at Arms Gainer. Plaintiff…

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Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Apr 18, 2013

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 103, which was submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be…

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Agreed to SenateIssued April 18, 2013

II

113th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 103

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 18, 2013

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 Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al.

Whereas, Senator Mitch McConnell, Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Sergeant at Arms Terrance W. Gainer have been named as defendants in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al., No. 3:13–cv–220, now pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky;

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 Mitch McConnell, Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and Sergeant at Arms Terrance W. Gainer in the case of Steve Schonberg v. Senator Mitch McConnell, et al.