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Speech or Debate Clause Constitutional Immunity: An Overview (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Feb. 6, 2001
Report Number RL30843
Report Type Report
Authors Jay R. Shampansky, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Members of Congress have immunity for their legislative acts under Article I, section 6, clause 1, of the Constitution, which provides in part that "for any speech or debate in either House, [Senators and Representatives] shall not be questioned in any other place. This report provides an overview of speech or debate immunity.