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S.Res. 708 (110th)

An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the facts of the failure of Karl Rove to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and to produce documents as required by Committee subpoena.

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Introduced

19 November 2008

Last action

19 November 2008 · Introduced

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1126.

Sponsors

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Requires the President of the Senate to certify the facts in connection with the failure of Karl Rove, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, to appear and testify before the Committee on the Judiciary and produce documents as required by the Committee's subpoena, in order that he may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1126.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 19 November 2008

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10675)

    Source: Committee

  3. 19 November 2008

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy with a preamble. With written report No. 110-522. Minority views filed.(text of measure as introduced: CR S10675)

    Source: Committee

  4. 19 November 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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