S.Res. 937Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

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

Introduced December 19, 2024

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The resolution permits former Senate employee Daniel Schwager to testify in the United States v. Warnagiris case and allows the Senate’s legal counsel to represent him and other current or former officers and employees of the Secretary’s office. It also affirms the Senate’s authority to control any Senate‑held evidence and to assert privilege when appropriate, ensuring the case proceeds while protecting Senate privileges.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes Daniel Schwager to provide relevant testimony in United States v. Warnagiris, except on matters protected by Senate privilege.
  • Empowers Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary’s office in producing evidence for the case.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223-7224; text: CR S7243)

December 19, 2024

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December 19, 2024

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7223-7224; text: CR S7243)

December 19, 2024

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Charles E. Schumer
Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Dec 19, 2024

Mr. President, in this criminal case 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…

Michael F. Bennet
Sen. Michael F. BennetD-CO · Dec 19, 2024

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 937, submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be…

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Agreed to SenateIssued December 19, 2024

III

118th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 937

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024

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. Warnagiris.

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Warnagiris, Cr. No. 21-382, 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. Warnagiris, 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.