[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
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[S. Res. 281 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







104th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 281

          To authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 18, 1996

 Mr. Daschle submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
          To authorize representation by Senate Legal Counsel.

Whereas, in the case of James Lockhart v. United States, et al., No. C95-1858Z, 
        pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of 
        Washington, the plaintiff has named Senator Trent Lott and former 
        Senator Robert J. Dole as defendants; and
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government 
        Act of 1978 (2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1)(1994)), the 
        Senate may direct its counsel to defend its Members in civil actions 
        relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent 
Senator Lott and former Senator Dole in the case of James Lockhart v. 
United States, et al.
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