A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Samsel.
This resolution authorizes former Senate employee Daniel Schwager to provide testimony in the federal criminal case *United States v. Samsel* (Cr. No. 21-537), excluding matters protected by Senate privileges. It also directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager and other Senate employees regarding evidence production related to their official duties. The resolution is procedural, citing the Ethics in Government Act and Senate rules to permit testimony without violating Senate privilege. It does not alter laws or create new policy but facilitates cooperation with the court.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Oct 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Oct 18, 2023
Last action Oct 18, 2023
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Oct 18, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5082-5083; text: CR S5091)
upper
Oct 18, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5082-5083; text: CR S5091)
upper
Oct 18, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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