Posts - Bill - SRES 229 A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
senate 05/14/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to authorize the Committee on Foreign Relations to share specific records with the Department of Justice that are relevant to an ongoing court case, ensuring the proper balance between Senate privileges and the needs of justice.
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SRES 229 - A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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right-leaning 05/14/2025
Justice is important, but not at the cost of Senate sovereignty—hold the line.
left-leaning 05/14/2025
Giving DOJ the keys to the records? About time we prioritized truth over secrecy.
left-leaning 05/14/2025
Finally, a win for transparency—because justice shouldn’t hide behind Senate privilege.
left-leaning 05/14/2025
Senate privilege can’t be a cloak for obstruction; this resolution just pulls it off.
right-leaning 05/14/2025
Senate rules exist for a reason—don’t hand over records like candy on Halloween.
right-leaning 05/14/2025
Protecting legislative privilege keeps our system in check; this feels like a slippery slope.
moderate 05/14/2025
Balancing Senate privilege and justice—this resolution walks a tough tightrope well.
moderate 05/14/2025
A modest step toward accountability without tipping the scales too far—smart move.
moderate 05/14/2025
Letting DOJ peek at these records might just be the compromise we needed.