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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.

USA119th CongressSRES-840| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2026
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution authorizes employees from Senator Elizabeth Warren's office to provide testimony in a criminal threat investigation initiated by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. The Senate acknowledges that evidence under its control may promote the administration of justice, and this action is consistent with Senate privileges and rules. Specifically, the resolution permits the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these employees in connection with producing the authorized testimony. This ensures that employees can cooperate with the investigation while their rights and Senate prerogatives are protected, except for matters where a privilege should be asserted.
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Aug 6, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 6, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Aug 6, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • August 6, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 6, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)


  • August 6, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.

USA119th CongressSRES-840| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2026
This resolution authorizes employees from Senator Elizabeth Warren's office to provide testimony in a criminal threat investigation initiated by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. The Senate acknowledges that evidence under its control may promote the administration of justice, and this action is consistent with Senate privileges and rules. Specifically, the resolution permits the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these employees in connection with producing the authorized testimony. This ensures that employees can cooperate with the investigation while their rights and Senate prerogatives are protected, except for matters where a privilege should be asserted.
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Aug 6, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 6, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Aug 6, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • August 6, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 6, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)


  • August 6, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted