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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 170 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 170
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 10, 2025
Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer) 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 Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
Whereas, Senator Ronald Wyden has been named as a respondent in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator. No. S071813, pending in the Oregon Supreme Court; and 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 Members 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 Senator Wyden named in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.