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S.Res. 170

U.S. Senate•Introduced

Summary

S.Res. 170, a resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator, was introduced in the Senate on Apr 10, 2025 by Sen. John Thune (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It last saw action on Apr 10, 2025: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2542; text: CR S2569).

Record

Text

S.Res. 170 has 1 co-sponsor.

sr170/agreed-to-senate.txt
119 SRES 170 ATS: To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
 U.S. Senate
 2025-04-10
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
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 119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
 S. RES. 170
 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
 April 10, 2025
  Mr. Thune  (for himself and  Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
 RESOLUTION
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of  Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator .
Whereas, Senator Ronald Wyden has been named as a respondent in the case of  Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator . No. S071813, pending in the Oregon Supreme Court; and
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 Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Wyden named in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator .

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2025-04-10
  2. Passed Senate2025-04-10

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.

Sponsors

Sen. John Thune (R) sponsors S.Res. 170, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Actions

S.Res. 170 has taken 3 actions since Apr 10, 2025.

ChamberAction
Apr 10, 2025
Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2542; text: CR S2569)
Apr 10, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 10, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Votes

S.Res. 170 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

S.Res. 170 goes by 2 titles.

  • A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator. — Display Title
  • A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.Res. 170 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 4 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.Res. 170’s is Congress.

sres170/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

S.Res. 170 carries 4 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Civil actions and liability to Senate.

sres170/subjects.txt
Civil actions and liabilityLawyers and legal servicesMembers of CongressSenate

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com