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“SENATE RESOLUTION 536--TO AUTHORIZE DOCUMENT PRODUCTION BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S3038-S3039 on June 6, 2018.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 536--TO AUTHORIZE DOCUMENT PRODUCTION BY THE SELECT
COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE
Mr. McCONNELL (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 536
Whereas, the United States Department of Justice has requested that the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence provide it with records in connection with a pending investigation arising out of allegations of the unauthorized disclosure of information;
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
Resolved, That the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the United States Department of Justice copies of Committee records sought in connection with a pending investigation arising out of allegations of the unauthorized disclosure of information, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
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