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S.Res. 105 (93rd)

A resolution requesting the President of the United States to appoint a special prosecutor in connection with the Presidential election of 1972.

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Introduced

1 May 1973

Last action

1 May 1973 · Introduced

Status

Measure passed Senate.

Sponsors

Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ], Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA], Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD], Sen. Hughes, Harold E. [D-IA]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Makes it the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President immediately designate an individual of the highest character and integrity from outside the Executive Branch to serve as special prosecutor for the government of the United States in any and all criminal investigations, indictments, and actions arising from any illegal activity by any persons, acting individually or in combination with others, in the Presidential election of 1972, or any campaing, canvass, or other activity related to it; (2) the President should grant such special prosceutor all authority necessary and proper to the effective performance of his duties; and (3) the President should submit the name of such designee to the Senate, requesting a resolution of approval thereof.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 1973

    Passed

    Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  2. 1 May 1973

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  3. 1 May 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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