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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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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
Introduced
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Cosponsors
SRES
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Type

Sponsor

John Thune
John Thune
Republican · SD · Senator
Votes with party: 74.0% (858 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000250

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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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

Source: Congress.gov

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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