117th CONGRESS 1st Session |
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.
October 1, 2021
Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.
Whereas, in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al., Civil Action No. 1:21–cv–02199, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, plaintiff has named Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate as defendants;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend officers of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it
Resolved,