[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 157 (Sunday, November 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12314]
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       SENATE RESOLUTION 154--CONCERNING THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL

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

                              S. Res. 154

       Whereas, in the case of Magee, et al. v. Hatch, et al., No. 
     97-CV02203, pending in the United States District Court for 
     the District of Columbia, the plaintiffs have named Senator 
     Orrin Hatch as a defendant;
       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 Hatch in the case of Magee, et al. v. 
     Hatch, et al.

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