A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
This resolution authorizes employees of Senator Elizabeth Warren's office to provide testimony in a criminal threat investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. It directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these employees regarding the production of testimony and documents related to their official duties. The measure relies on existing Senate rules and the Ethics in Government Act to permit the release of evidence while allowing the Senate to assert privileges where appropriate.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Aug 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Aug 6, 2026
Last action Aug 6, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Aug 6, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
upper
Aug 6, 2026
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 S4530; text: CR S4525)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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