A resolution to authorize testimony and representation of Senate employee in State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd.
Latest action (28 Jul 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
This is a Senate simple resolution, S.Res. 258, sponsored by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) in the 105th Congress. According to its title, the resolution authorizes the testimony and representation of a Senate employee in connection with the case State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd. Simple resolutions of this kind are typically used to grant permission for a Senate staff member to testify in a court proceeding or to receive legal representation from the Senate's Office of Legal Counsel or similar entity when official Senate business intersects with litigation. Beyond the title and the fact that it involves this authorization, the specific text and detailed provisions of the resolution are not yet available.
The resolution primarily affects the internal operations of the Senate, specifically governing how a Senate employee may participate in the named legal case. It does not appear to create public policy affecting citizens broadly, but rather addresses an institutional and procedural matter related to Senate staff involvement in a state court matter.
As a simple resolution, S.Res. 258 applies only to the Senate and does not require House approval or the President's signature. It was introduced on July 28, 1998, and on that same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. This action completed the legislative process for the resolution, as simple resolutions do not proceed further once agreed to.
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Official summary
This simple resolution was agreed to on July 28, 1998. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
Timeline
28 Jul 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 258 do?
- This is a Senate simple resolution, S.Res. 258, sponsored by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) in the 105th Congress. According to its title, the resolution authorizes the testimony and representation of a Senate employee in connection with the case State of Tennessee v. Ronald W. Byrd. Simple resolutions of this kind are typically used to grant permission for a Senate staff member to testify in a court proceeding or to receive legal representation from the Senate's Office of Legal Counsel or similar entity when official Senate business intersects with litigation. Beyond the title and the fact that it involves this authorization, the specific text and detailed provisions of the resolution are not yet available. The resolution primarily affects the internal operations of the Senate, specifically governing how a Senate employee may participate in the named legal case. It does not appear to create public policy affecting citizens broadly, but rather addresses an institutional and procedural matter related to Senate staff involvement in a state court matter. As a simple resolution, S.Res. 258 applies only to the Senate and does not require House approval or the President's signature. It was introduced on July 28, 1998, and on that same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to without amendment, with a preamble, by unanimous consent. This action completed the legislative process for the resolution, as simple resolutions do not proceed further once agreed to.
- Has S.Res. 258 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 258 has been enacted. Status last updated 28 Jul 1998.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 258?
- S.Res. 258 was sponsored by Sen. Trent Lott [R-MS, 1989-2007] (Republican-MS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 258?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (28 Jul 1998).
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