A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
Sponsored By: Senator Thune, John [R-SD]
Passed Senate
Summary
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Ronald Wyden in the Oregon Supreme Court case Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden. The resolution cites the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 and federal statutes that let the Senate direct its counsel to defend Members in civil actions tied to their official duties.
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Senate legal counsel for Wyden case
The Senate authorizes its Legal Counsel to represent Senator Ronald Wyden in Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator (No. S071813), now in the Oregon Supreme Court. The help covers matters tied to his official duties. The authorization is under the Ethics in Government Act and 2 U.S.C. 288b and 288c. The authority is in effect now and applies only to this case.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Thune, John [R-SD]
SD • R
Cosponsors
Charles Schumer
NY • D
Sponsored 4/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
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