Bill Summary
This legislation authorizes Jason Covey, an employee of the Committee on the Judiciary, to testify in the case of United States v. Margaret Murphy. It acknowledges that, by Senate privileges, no evidence under the Senate's control can be taken without permission. However, in the interest of promoting justice, the Senate has granted permission for Covey to testify, except on matters that may require the assertion of privilege.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect Jason Covey, as it authorizes him to testify in the court case, potentially making him a witness and subject to examination and questioning.
2. This legislation could affect the Committee on the Judiciary, as one of their employees, Jason Covey, is being called upon to testify in the court case. This could potentially disrupt their work and require them to provide evidence or information related to the case.
3. This legislation could affect Margaret Murphy, as she is the defendant in the court case and is being mentioned specifically in the resolution. Her rights and privileges may be impacted by the testimony of Jason Covey.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 384 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 384
To authorize testimony in United States v. Margaret Murphy.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 24, 2019
Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
To authorize testimony in United States v. Margaret Murphy.
Whereas, in the case of United States v. Margaret Murphy, Case No.
2018CMD018331, pending in the Superior Court for the District of
Columbia, the Government has subpoenaed for testimony Jason Covey, an
employee of the Committee on the Judiciary;
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 can, by administrative or judicial 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 is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take
such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the
privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That Jason Covey, an employee of the Committee on the
Judiciary, is authorized to testify in the case of United States v.
Margaret Murphy, except concerning matters for which a privilege should
be asserted.
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