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S.Res. 306Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Jennifer Grappell v. Alberto M. Carvalho, et al.

Sponsored by Charles E. SchumerSen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)
Introduced July 15, 2021

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The resolution authorizes the Senate’s legal counsel to represent Senator Marco Rubio in the civil lawsuit Jennifer Grappell v. Alberto M. Carvalho, which is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. It allows the Senate to defend a member in a case related to official responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Senate Legal Counsel is permitted to act as counsel for Senator Rubio in the specified lawsuit.

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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 S4932; consideration: CR S4933; text: CR S4931)

July 15, 2021

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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 S4932; consideration: CR S4933; text: CR S4931)

July 15, 2021

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Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Jul 15, 2021

Mr. President, on behalf of myself and the distinguished Republican leader, Mr. McConnell, I send to the desk a resolution authorizing representation by the Senate Legal Counsel and ask for its…

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Catherine Cortez Masto
Sen. Catherine Cortez MastoD-NV · Jul 15, 2021

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 306, submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to,…

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Agreed to SenateIssued July 15, 2021

III

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 306

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 15, 2021

Mr. Schumer (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 Jennifer Grappell v. Alberto M. Carvalho, et al.

Whereas, Senator Marco Rubio has been named as a defendant in the case of Jennifer Grappell v. Alberto M. Carvalho, et al., Case No. 21–cv–22016, currently pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida;

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 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 Rubio in the case of Jennifer Grappell v. Alberto M. Carvalho, et al.