speech or debate clause

Speech or Debate Clause. The clause of the U.S. Constitution giving members of Congress immunity for statements made during debate in either the House or the Senate. • This immunity is extended to other areas where it is necessary to prevent impairment of deliberations and other legitimate legislative activities, such as subpoenaing bank records for an investigation. U.S. Const. art. I, § 6, cl.

1. — Also termed Speech and Debate Clause. See congressional immunity under IMMUNITY(1). [Cases: United States 12. C.J.S. United States §§ 27–28.]

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