hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Authorizes specific Senate staff to testify in a federal court case.
Introduced by Senators Thune (R-SD) and Schumer (D-NY). Affects staff of Senators Budd, Cramer, Cornyn.
Passed the Senate.
This resolution permits Ryan Alban (Sen. Budd's office), Lisa Gibbens (Sen. Cramer's office), and Jill Wyman (Sen. Cornyn's office) to testify in the federal court case *United States v. Crouse*. It also authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them. Introduced by bipartisan leadership, its status as 'Agreed to Senate' means it has been formally adopted by the Senate.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
This measure, a Senate Resolution (S. Res.), has already passed the Senate, meaning it has been formally adopted by that chamber. Senate Resolutions typically address matters concerning only the Senate and do not go to the House of Representatives or the President for signature. Therefore, this resolution is now effective as adopted by the Senate.
By authorizing testimony, this resolution allows specific individuals employed by Senators to provide information in a federal criminal proceeding. This ensures the court case can proceed with potentially relevant witness statements from Congressional staff while upholding the Senate's privileges. The Senate Legal Counsel will provide legal representation for these employees, ensuring their rights and the Senate's interests are protected during their testimony.
Supporters Say
This resolution allows Senate staff to cooperate with a federal court case while protecting Senate privileges.
Critics Say
There was no apparent opposition to this resolution, as it passed by agreement.
Resolutions like this are often passed with broad support, as they deal with internal Senate procedures for cooperating with the judicial branch while maintaining the legislative branch's constitutional privileges. The fact that it was submitted by both the Senate Minority Leader (Thune) and Majority Leader (Schumer) indicates a bipartisan consensus on the necessity and appropriateness of this action.