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John Thune (R-SD)

A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Kaminski.

S.Res. 478 · Senate resolution Congress

A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution authorizes testimony and the production of documents by Ian Madigan, a former employee of former Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr., in a court case named United States v. Kaminski. It also allows other former employees from the Senator's office to provide relevant testimony and documents if necessary. Additionally, the resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Madigan and any other former employees from the Senator's office during this process. The text notes that this action is taken because the evidence may promote the administration of justice.