A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jan 2020): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S279; consideration: CR S261; text: CR S279)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 474, would allow the Senate Legal Counsel, a lawyer for the Senate, to defend certain Senators in a lawsuit. Specifically, it authorizes the Legal Counsel to represent Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul, as well as any other Senators who might be added as defendants in a legal case titled *Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.*
The resolution directly affects the named Senators by providing them with legal representation from the Senate's legal office in the specified lawsuit. It also pertains to the Senate Legal Counsel, authorizing their involvement in this particular legal matter. The resolution does not detail the nature of the lawsuit or the specific claims being made against the Senators.
Introduced by Senator Charles E. Schumer in 2020, this resolution has been submitted in the Senate. It was considered and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent, meaning no votes were cast against it. The full text of the resolution and the details of the lawsuit it addresses were not yet publicly available when this summary was prepared.
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Official summary
This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul, and any other Member who may be named as a defendant in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.
Timeline
16 Jan 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S279; consideration: CR S261; text: CR S279)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 474 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 474, would allow the Senate Legal Counsel, a lawyer for the Senate, to defend certain Senators in a lawsuit. Specifically, it authorizes the Legal Counsel to represent Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, and Rand Paul, as well as any other Senators who might be added as defendants in a legal case titled *Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.* The resolution directly affects the named Senators by providing them with legal representation from the Senate's legal office in the specified lawsuit. It also pertains to the Senate Legal Counsel, authorizing their involvement in this particular legal matter. The resolution does not detail the nature of the lawsuit or the specific claims being made against the Senators. Introduced by Senator Charles E. Schumer in 2020, this resolution has been submitted in the Senate. It was considered and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent, meaning no votes were cast against it. The full text of the resolution and the details of the lawsuit it addresses were not yet publicly available when this summary was prepared.
- Has S.Res. 474 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 474. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 474?
- S.Res. 474 was sponsored by Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 474?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S279; consideration: CR S261; text: CR S279) (16 Jan 2020).
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