A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Lannak v. Biden, et al.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. Carper in the case of Lannak v. Biden, et al.

[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 490 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 490

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of 
                        Lannak v, Biden, et al.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 23, 2006

     Mr. Frist (for himself and Mr. Reid) 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 
                        Lannak v, Biden, et al.

Whereas, in the case of Lannak v. Biden, et al., No. 06-CV-0180, pending in the 
        United States District Court for the District of Delaware, the plaintiff 
        has named as defendants Senators Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. 
        Carper; and
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government 
        Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its 
        counsel to defend Members, officers, and employees 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 
Senators Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. Carper in the case of 
Lannak v. Biden, et al.
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