S.Res. 195 — Agreed to in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 195 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower. Whereas, in the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower, Case No. 2012–SWP–LIC–445, pending before the Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors, the licensee has requested the deposition of Siobhan Gilmartin, an employee in the state office of Senator Jon Tester; 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 employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony 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; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration 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 That Siobhan Gilmartin is authorized to provide testimony in the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Siobhan Gilmartin in connection with the production of testimony authorized in section one of this resolution.