In performing any function under this chapter, the Counsel shall defend vigorously when placed in issue—
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;
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;
the constitutional power of the Senate to except from publication such parts of its journal as in its judgment may require secrecy;
the constitutional power of the Senate to determine the rules of its proceedings;
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;
all other constitutional powers and responsibilities of the Senate or of Congress; and
the constitutionality of Acts and joint resolutions of the Congress.
Pub. L. 95–521, title VII, § 70992 Stat. 1881(, , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 95–521section 5504 of this titlesection 1364 of Title 28This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title VII of , which enacted this chapter, , and , Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, and amended sections 3210, 3216, and 3219 of Title 39, Postal Service. For complete classification of title VII to the Code, see Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
section 717 of Pub. L. 95–521section 288 of this titleSection effective , see , set out as a note under .