A resolution to provide for issuance of a summons and for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.
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Requires a summons to be issued which commands G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. to file with the Secretary of the Senate an answer to the articles of impeachment by July 2, 2009, and thereafter to abide by, obey, and perform such orders, directions, and judgments as the Senate shall make in the premises, according to the U.S. Constitution and federal laws.
Prescribes procedures for implementing such articles of impeachment.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1646-1647; text as passed Senate: CR S1647; text of measure as introduced: CR S1673)
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 457: A resolution to provide for issuance of a summons and for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-SRES-457/
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