A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in BCCI Holdings (Luxembourg), S.A., et al. v. Abdul Raouf Hasan Kahlil, et al.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Oct 1998): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12600-12601)
What this bill does
This is a Senate simple resolution, S.Res. 299, introduced on October 14, 1998, by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS). As indicated by its title, the resolution authorizes testimony and representation in connection with the civil case BCCI Holdings (Luxembourg), S.A., et al. v. Abdul Raouf Hasan Kahlil, et al. Simple resolutions of this type are typically used by the Senate to permit current or former Senate employees, or the Senate's legal counsel, to testify or provide legal representation in litigation, since such participation generally requires prior chamber authorization. The full text of the resolution has not been published in the materials available here, so the specific individuals, offices, or details of the authorization cannot be described beyond what the title indicates.
Because this measure concerns internal Senate authorization related to a specific court case, its direct effect is limited to the parties and Senate personnel involved in that litigation rather than the public at large.
As a simple resolution, S.Res. 299 required action only by the Senate. It was introduced and agreed to on the same day, October 14, 1998, by unanimous consent, with a preamble and without amendment. This action completed the legislative process for the resolution; it does not go to the House or the President, and no further steps are expected.
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Official summary
Authorizes: (1) Jack Blum, a former employee on the staff of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, to testify in the case of BCCI Holdings (Luxembourg), S.A., et al. v. Abdul Raouf Hasan Khalil, et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Jack Blum in connection with such testimony.
Timeline
14 Oct 1998
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12600-12601)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 299 do?
- This is a Senate simple resolution, S.Res. 299, introduced on October 14, 1998, by Senator Trent Lott (R-MS). As indicated by its title, the resolution authorizes testimony and representation in connection with the civil case BCCI Holdings (Luxembourg), S.A., et al. v. Abdul Raouf Hasan Kahlil, et al. Simple resolutions of this type are typically used by the Senate to permit current or former Senate employees, or the Senate's legal counsel, to testify or provide legal representation in litigation, since such participation generally requires prior chamber authorization. The full text of the resolution has not been published in the materials available here, so the specific individuals, offices, or details of the authorization cannot be described beyond what the title indicates. Because this measure concerns internal Senate authorization related to a specific court case, its direct effect is limited to the parties and Senate personnel involved in that litigation rather than the public at large. As a simple resolution, S.Res. 299 required action only by the Senate. It was introduced and agreed to on the same day, October 14, 1998, by unanimous consent, with a preamble and without amendment. This action completed the legislative process for the resolution; it does not go to the House or the President, and no further steps are expected.
- Has S.Res. 299 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 299. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 299?
- S.Res. 299 was sponsored by Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] (R-MS), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 299?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12600-12601) (14 Oct 1998).
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