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S.Res. 474 · 116th Congress

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Martin F. McMahon v.…

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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.

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  1. Senate Introduced Jan 16, 2020
  2. Senate Passed Jan 16, 2020

This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul, and any other Member who may be named as a defendant in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al .

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Jan 16, 2020

This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul, and any other Member who may be named as a defendant in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.

Latest action (Jan 16, 2020): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S279; consideration: CR S261; text: CR S279)

Policy area: Congress · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 16, 2020

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  1. Senate Introduced Jan 16, 2020
  2. Senate Passed Jan 16, 2020

No recorded floor vote found.