U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR840: A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
Status: Introduced, August 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 6, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 840 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2026 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel. Whereas, the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts has requested employee testimony from the office of Senator Elizabeth Warren for use in a criminal threat investigation; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promite the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice …
Sponsors
- Thune, John (R) · primary sponsor
- Schumer, Charles (D)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Evidence and witnesses, Senate, Massachusetts, Congressional officers and employees, Congress, Legislative rules and procedure
Common questions
- What is SR840?
- SR840 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
- What is the status of SR840?
- Introduced as of August 6, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525) (August 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR840?
- Thune, John (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR840?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/840
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