A resolution to authorize testimony in writing, documents, and representation in Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.

Bill: 113-sres-124
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-04-25
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability

Congressional officers and employees

Evidence and witnesses

Legislative rules and procedure

Members of Congress

Senate
Latest action: action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3049)

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-04-25
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Authorizes: (1) Senator Richard Blumenthal to produce testimony in writing and relevant office documents in the case of <i>Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.</i>, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senator, his office, and any employee of the Senator's office in connection with such case.</p>

action_date: 2013-04-25
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Authorizes: (1) Senator Richard Blumenthal to produce testimony in writing and relevant office documents in the case of <i>Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.</i>, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senator, his office, and any employee of the Senator's office in connection with such case.</p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony in writing, documents, and representation in Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich , et al.

Whereas, in the case of Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich , et al., Case No. 11–1402, pending in Connecticut federal district court, the plaintiff has requested the production of testimony and documents from Senator Richard Blumenthal and the production of documents from the Senator's office; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent Members and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rules VI and XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Senator Richard Blumenthal is authorized to produce testimony in writing and relevant office documents in the case of Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich , et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Senator, his office, and any employee of the Senator's office from whom evidence may be sought, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.