A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Taubert.
Latest action · Mar 12, 2019 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1799; text: CR S1798)
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- IntroducedMar 12, 2019
- Agreed to in SenateMar 12, 2019
Summary
This resolution authorizes (1) Erin Kurvers, a former employee of the Office of Senator Al Franken, and any other former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant testimony may be necessary, to testify in the case of United States v. Taubert, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Franken and such former employees in connection with this case.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 12, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Mar 12, 2019 |
Actions 2
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- Mar 12, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Mar 12, 2019Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1799; text: CR S1798)
In the Congressional Record 1
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| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S1799Text printed S1798 | Mitch McConnell R-KY | Mar 12, 2019 |
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Taubert.
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- Mar 12, 2019Agreed to Senate
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