SRES170Introduced

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.

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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
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John Thune
John Thune
Republican · SD · Senator
Votes with party: 74.0% (857 recorded votes)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2542; text: CR S2569)

2025-04-10

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Plain-English Summary

The Senate is authorizing its legal counsel to represent Senator Ronald Wyden in a lawsuit filed by Desmond Bellard. This allows the Senate's legal team to defend the senator in court proceedings rather than requiring him to hire private attorneys. The resolution was approved unanimously by the Senate.

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