S.Res. 192Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera.

Introduced May 7, 2019

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The Senate passed a resolution that lets Ariana Morales, an employee of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s office, and any other current or former staff, give testimony in the Nevada state case State of Nevada v. Lacamera. It also permits the Senate’s legal counsel to represent the Senator and her staff in handling any evidence or subpoenas related to that case, while still allowing the Senate to assert its privileges where appropriate.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes Ariana Morales and any other current or former staff of Senator Cortez Masto’s office to testify in the State of Nevada v. Lacamera case, except on matters protected by Senate privilege.
  • Allows the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senator and her staff in producing evidence and responding to subpoenas in that case.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2700; consideration: CR S2700-2701; text: CR S2699-2700)

May 7, 2019

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2700; consideration: CR S2700-2701; text: CR S2699-2700)

May 7, 2019

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · May 7, 2019

Mr. President, on behalf of myself and the distinguished Democratic leader, Mr. Schumer, I send to the desk a resolution authorizing the production of testimony and representation by the Senate Legal…

John Kennedy
Sen. John KennedyR-LA · May 7, 2019

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 192, submitted earlier today. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed…

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III

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 192

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 7, 2019

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

RESOLUTION

To authorize testimony and representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera

Whereas, in the case of State of Nevada v. Lacamera, Case No. 19FN0945X, pending in the North Las Vegas Justice Court in Nevada, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Ariana Morales, an employee of the office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto;

Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former Members and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities;

Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and

Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Ariana Morales, an employee of the Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify in the case of State of Nevada v. Lacamera, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.

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The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Cortez Masto and any current or former employees of the Senator's office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.