S.Res. 314Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Sahady.

Introduced July 26, 2023

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The Senate passed a resolution that lets former Senate employee Daniel Schwager testify in the federal case United States v. Sahady and permits Senate legal counsel to represent him and any other current or former officers or employees of the Secretary’s office when producing evidence, while still protecting any privileged information.

Key Provisions

  • Daniel Schwager is authorized to provide relevant testimony in United States v. Sahady, except on matters where Senate privilege applies.
  • The Senate Legal Counsel may represent Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary’s office in matters related to producing that evidence.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)

July 26, 2023

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July 26, 2023

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)

July 26, 2023

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Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Jul 26, 2023

Mr. President, in two criminal cases pending in Federal district court in the District of Columbia and arising out of the events of January 6, 2021, the prosecution has requested testimony from a…

Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseD-RI · Jul 26, 2023

I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions, introduced earlier today: S. Res. 313, S. Res. 314, S. Res. 315, and S. Res. 317.…

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Agreed to SenateIssued July 26, 2023

III

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 314

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 26, 2023

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

RESOLUTION

To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Sahady.

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Sahady, Cr. No. 21-134, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate;

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 officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence 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 Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Sahady, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.

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The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.