S.Res. 303 (110th): A resolution censuring the President and the Attorney General.

Introduced:
Aug 03, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on August 3, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 03, 2007
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Senate Judiciary

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Last updated Aug 03, 2007.
29 pages

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8/3/2007--Introduced.
Censures President George W. Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and condemns them for: (1) undermining the rule of law and the separation of powers; (2) disregarding statutes, treaties, and the Constitution; and (3) repeatedly misleading the American people.

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