United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 403 — A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United States v. Richard F. "Dickie" Scruggs.

Last action — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1944-1945; text as passed Senate: CR S1944-1945; text of measure as introduced: CR S1942)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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

Authorizes: (1) Hugh Gamble, Brad Davis (including the production of documents), and any other employee from whom testimony may be necessary to testify in the case of United States v. Richard F. "Dickie" Scruggs, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals and any other employee of the Senate from whom evidence may be sought in connection with such case.

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Action History

  1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1944-1945; text as passed Senate: CR S1944-1945; text of measure as introduced: CR S1942)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 403 do?
Authorizes: (1) Hugh Gamble, Brad Davis (including the production of documents), and any other employee from whom testimony may be necessary to testify in the case of United States v. Richard F. "Dickie" Scruggs, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals and any other employee of the Senate from whom evidence may be sought in connection with such case.
Who sponsors SRES 403?
SRES 403 is sponsored by Harry Reid (D).
What is the current status of SRES 403?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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 403?
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