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SRES840119th Congress

A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.

Sponsored By: Senator Thune, John [R-SD]

Passed Senate

Summary

Authorizes limited testimony and legal representation for employees of Senator Elizabeth Warren's office in a criminal-threat investigation. The resolution ties allowed testimony to this investigation and related future proceedings while preserving Senate privilege limits.

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  • Employees from Senator Elizabeth Warren's office may provide testimony relevant to the criminal-threat probe and to future proceedings tied to the same matter, but testimony does not extend to matters where a privilege should be asserted.
  • The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent those employees for the testimony allowed by the resolution.
  • The resolution reinforces Senate privileges and Rule XI by limiting removal of evidence under Senate control without Senate permission and by framing testimony to respect those privileges.

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Warren staff testimony and legal counsel

Employees of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s office who have relevant evidence can give testimony in the criminal threat investigation and in any later related cases. Testimony does not cover matters protected by Senate or legal privilege. The Senate Legal Counsel represents these employees, but only for producing that authorized testimony. This authorization takes effect upon adoption.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Thune, John [R-SD]

SD • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 8/6/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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