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§ 288h. —  Defense of certain constitutional powers.



[Laws in effect as of January 7, 2003]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
  January 7, 2003 and December 19, 2003]
[CITE: 2USC288h]

 
                          TITLE 2--THE CONGRESS
 
               CHAPTER 9D--OFFICE OF SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL
 
Sec. 288h. Defense of certain constitutional powers

    In performing any function under this chapter, the Counsel shall 
defend vigorously when placed in issue--
        (1) the constitutional privilege from arrest or from being 
    questioned in any other place for any speech or debate under section 
    6 of article I of the Constitution of the United States;
        (2) the constitutional power of the Senate to be judge of the 
    elections, returns, and qualifications of its own Members and to 
    punish or expel a Member under section 5 of article I of the 
    Constitution of the United States;
        (3) the constitutional power of the Senate to except from 
    publication such parts of its journal as in its judgment may require 
    secrecy;
        (4) the constitutional power of the Senate to determine the 
    rules of its proceedings;
        (5) the constitutional power of Congress to make all laws as 
    shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the 
    constitutional powers of Congress and all other powers vested by the 
    Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any 
    department or office thereof;
        (6) all other constitutional powers and responsibilities of the 
    Senate or of Congress; and
        (7) the constitutionality of Acts and joint resolutions of the 
    Congress.

(Pub. L. 95-521, title VII, Sec. 709, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1881.)



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