A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in Senator Mitch McConnell, et. al. v. Federal Election Commission, et al., and consolidation cases.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Sep 2002): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8327; text as passed Senate: CR S8327; text of measure as introduced: CR S8312)
What this bill does
S.Res. 323, introduced by Senator Tom Daschle, was a simple resolution concerning legal proceedings involving Senator Mitch McConnell and the Federal Election Commission. The resolution's stated purpose, based on its title, was to authorize testimony and representation for certain parties in court cases.
The bill directly affected the parties named in the lawsuit, Senator McConnell and the Federal Election Commission, as well as potentially others involved in the consolidation cases. It allowed for official authorization of actions related to their legal representation and the presentation of testimony.
As a simple resolution, S.Res. 323 was agreed to by the Senate on September 5, 2002, without amendment and by unanimous consent. This means the legislative process for this particular type of bill concluded at that point.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Authorizes: (1) Senators Mitch McConnell, Olympia Snowe, James Jeffords, John McCain, and Russell Feingold, and any other Senator who agrees to participate in the litigation of Senator Mitch McConnell, et al. v. Federal Election Commission, et al., and consolidated cases, to testify in such litigation, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted and when their attendance at the Senate is necessary for the performance of their legislative duties; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in such case and consolidated cases, to represent the Senate's interest in connection with discovery sought from Senators in these cases.
Timeline
5 Sep 2002
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8327; text as passed Senate: CR S8327; text of measure as introduced: CR S8312)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 323 do?
- S.Res. 323, introduced by Senator Tom Daschle, was a simple resolution concerning legal proceedings involving Senator Mitch McConnell and the Federal Election Commission. The resolution's stated purpose, based on its title, was to authorize testimony and representation for certain parties in court cases. The bill directly affected the parties named in the lawsuit, Senator McConnell and the Federal Election Commission, as well as potentially others involved in the consolidation cases. It allowed for official authorization of actions related to their legal representation and the presentation of testimony. As a simple resolution, S.Res. 323 was agreed to by the Senate on September 5, 2002, without amendment and by unanimous consent. This means the legislative process for this particular type of bill concluded at that point.
- Has S.Res. 323 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 323. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 323?
- S.Res. 323 was sponsored by Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] (D-SD), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 323?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8327; text as passed Senate: CR S8327; text of measure as introduced: CR S8312) (5 Sep 2002).
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