[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 686 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 686

                To authorize the production of records.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 26 (legislative day, September 17), 2008

   Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
                To authorize the production of records.

Whereas the United States Department of Justice is conducting an investigation 
        into improper activities by lobbyists and related matters;
Whereas the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond has received a request for 
        records from the Department of Justice for use in the investigation of a 
        former employee;
Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and rule XI of the 
        Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the 
        possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be 
        taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; 
        and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of 
        the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take 
        such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the 
        privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond is 
authorized to provide to the United States Department of Justice 
records requested for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, 
except where a privilege should be asserted.
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