United States 116th Congress Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SRES 474 — A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Martin F. McMahon v. Senator Ted Cruz, et al.

Last action — 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)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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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.

Bill Text

  • Agreed to Senate View text Current html January 16, 2020

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)

  3. 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)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 474 do?
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.
Who sponsors SRES 474?
SRES 474 is sponsored by Schumer, Charles E. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SRES 474?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 474?
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