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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. Terry.

S.Res. 928 · 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 S5186; text: CR S5178)

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 deals with a court case happening in New York called United States v. Terry. In this case, the prosecution asked for testimony and documents from Camilla Vogt, who works for Senator John Hickenlooper. The Senate agreed to let her provide this testimony and documents, as long as it does not involve matters where a privilege or objection should be asserted. It also authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Vogt regarding this testimony. This is a routine administrative measure handled directly by the Senate.