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Senate Staff Testimony in Federal Court Case

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Key Points

  • Congress passed a resolution to allow three Senate staff members to testify in a federal criminal case in Texas. These employees work in the offices of Senators Ted Budd, Kevin Cramer, and John Cornyn.
  • The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent these employees. This means government lawyers will provide legal help to the staff members as they participate in the court proceedings.
  • This action is necessary because Senate rules require formal permission before any Senate employee can provide evidence or testimony about their official work in a court of law.
  • The resolution aims to help the court system reach a fair decision by providing needed information while still protecting the Senate's internal records and legal rights.

Milestones

2 actions
Feb 12, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)

Feb 12, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Crouse.

Bill NumberSRES 609
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)

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Cosponsors

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