A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Terry.

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Terry, No. 1:24-cr-427, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony and documents from Camilla Vogt, an employee of the office of Senator John Hickenlooper;

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)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current or former 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