Number: RL30843
Title: SPEECH OR DEBATE CLAUSE CONSTITUTIONAL IMMUNITY: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: Jay R. Shampansky, American Law Division 
Abstract: 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.
Pages: 7
Date: Updated February 6, 2001