[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 15, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S7030]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 123--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS OF THE 
                                 SENATE

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

                              S. Res. 123

       Whereas, in the case of Candis O. Ray v. John Edwards, et 
     al., Case No. 99-CV-1104-EGS, pending in the United States 
     District Court for the District of Columbia, the plaintiff 
     has named as defendants Senator Trent Lott and Senator John 
     Edwards;
       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), 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 directed to 
     represent Senator Lott and Senator Edwards in the case of 
     Candis O. Ray v. John Edwards, et al.

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