[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 406 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 406
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 1, 2021
Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.
Whereas, in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al., Civil Action
No. 1:21-cv-02199, pending in the United States District Court for the
District of Columbia, plaintiff has named Secretary of the Senate
Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate as
defendants;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government
Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may
direct its counsel to defend officers of the Senate in civil actions
relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent
Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the
Secretary of the Senate in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas
Manger, et al.
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