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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资深译员文楷，毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与电信、媒体和技术相关的法律文件。