John Thune (R-SD)
A resolution to authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.
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 S2428; text: CR S2420)
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
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 the production of records from the office of Senator Mark Warner to the United States Attorney. The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia has requested these records for a pending criminal investigation of a constituent. Under Senate rules, evidence in the Senate's possession cannot be taken without Senate permission. This resolution provides that permission to promote the administration of justice. However, the authorization excludes matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution allows for the release of records held by a Senator's office to assist in a criminal investigation.
- Scored +2
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
Providing evidence to the U.S. Attorney can assist in the legal process and the administration of justice.
- Scored +2
Does this change how police departments operate?
The resolution facilitates a criminal investigation by allowing the production of Senate records to the U.S. Attorney.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Promotion of Justice: The resolution allows for the production of records to assist in a pending criminal investigation of a constituent, which is intended to promote the administration of justice.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Privilege: The authorization allows for the production of documents except in cases where a privilege should be asserted, which could impact how certain sensitive information is handled.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution allows for the release of records held by a Senator's office to assist in a criminal investigation. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Providing evidence to the U.S. Attorney can assist in the legal process and the administration of justice.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution facilitates a criminal investigation by allowing the production of Senate records to the U.S. Attorney.
- 5/20/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2428; text: CR S2420)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York