[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S743]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 221--TO AUTHORIZE TESTIMONY BY FORMER SENATE EMPLOYEE

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

                              S. Res. 221

       Whereas, the plaintiff in Margaret C. Carlson v. Mike 
     Eassa, et al., No. MDA 7203, a civil action pending in the 
     Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, is seeking 
     testimony through submission of a declaration by Amy L. 
     Silvestri, a former employee of the Senate on the Staff of 
     Senator William V. Roth, Jr.;
       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;
       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 Amy L. Silvestri is authorized to submit a 
     declaration in the case of Margaret C. Carlson v. Mike Eassa, 
     et al., except concerning matters for which a privilege 
     should be asserted.

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