119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
S.Res. 840Passed Senate
Senate authorizes Legal Counsel testimony and representation
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)1 cosponsorIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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Aug 6
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Aug 6
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Aug 6
SENATESubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Aug 6
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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