A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al.

11/29/2024, 6:22 PM
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6697; text: CR S6691)
Bill 118 S.Res. 907 is a resolution that authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al. The case involves a legal dispute between Dr. de la Torre and Senator Sanders, among others.

Dr. de la Torre is suing Senator Sanders and others for alleged defamation and other claims related to statements made by Senator Sanders during a Senate committee hearing. The resolution seeks to provide legal representation for the Senate in this case, as the statements in question were made in the course of Senator Sanders' official duties as a member of the Senate.

The resolution is aimed at ensuring that the Senate's interests are adequately represented in the legal proceedings, and that the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to take necessary actions to defend the Senate in this case. It is important to note that this resolution does not take a position on the merits of the case itself, but rather seeks to ensure that the Senate is properly represented in the legal proceedings. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 907 is a procedural resolution that authorizes legal representation for the Senate in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al. It is intended to protect the Senate's interests and ensure that the Senate is adequately represented in this legal dispute.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 907

Introduced on
2024-11-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6697; text: CR S6691)
Bill 118 S.Res. 907 is a resolution that authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al. The case involves a legal dispute between Dr. de la Torre and Senator Sanders, among others.

Dr. de la Torre is suing Senator Sanders and others for alleged defamation and other claims related to statements made by Senator Sanders during a Senate committee hearing. The resolution seeks to provide legal representation for the Senate in this case, as the statements in question were made in the course of Senator Sanders' official duties as a member of the Senate.

The resolution is aimed at ensuring that the Senate's interests are adequately represented in the legal proceedings, and that the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to take necessary actions to defend the Senate in this case. It is important to note that this resolution does not take a position on the merits of the case itself, but rather seeks to ensure that the Senate is properly represented in the legal proceedings. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 907 is a procedural resolution that authorizes legal representation for the Senate in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al. It is intended to protect the Senate's interests and ensure that the Senate is adequately represented in this legal dispute.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6697; text: CR S6691)