[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 104 (Friday, June 23, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9005]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 141--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION BY SENATE LEGAL 
                                COUNSEL

  Mr. DOLE (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 141

       Whereas, in the case of William D. (Bill) Peterson v. The 
     Honorable Senator Orrin G. Hatch, No. 95-C-0352-S, pending in 
     the United States District Court for the District of Utah, 
     the plaintiff has named Senator Orrin G. Hatch as the 
     defendant;
       Whereas, pursuant to sections 702(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 Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to 
     their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to 
     represent Senator Orrin G. Hatch in the case of William D. 
     (Bill) Peterson II v. The Honorable Senator Orrin G. Hatch.

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