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S.Res. 259 · 108th Congress

A resolution to authorize legal representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft…

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A resolution to authorize legal representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al.

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 5, 2003
  2. Senate Passed Nov 5, 2003

Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator John D. Rockefeller IV and Terri Giles in the subpoenas issued for their disposition testimony and document production in the case of Bell Aviation, Inc., et al v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P. et al., Cause No. 03-02532, pending in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 5, 2003

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator John D. Rockefeller IV and Terri Giles in the subpoenas issued for their disposition testimony and document production in the case of Bell Aviation, Inc., et al v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P. et al., Cause No. 03-02532, pending in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution to authorize legal representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al.

Latest action (Nov 5, 2003): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14075; text as passed Senate: CR S14075; text of measure as introduced: CR S14051)

Policy area: Congress · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 5, 2003

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 5, 2003
  2. Senate Passed Nov 5, 2003

No recorded floor vote found.