April 10, 2025
Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
Whereas, Senator Ronald Wyden has been named as a respondent in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator. No. S071813, pending in the Oregon Supreme Court; and
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 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
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That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Wyden named in the case ofDesmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.