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Gravel v. United States
Argued April 19-20, 1972
Decided June 29, 1972
Full case nameGravel v. United States
Citations408 U.S. 606 (more)
Holding
The privileges of the Constitution's Speech or Debate Clause enjoyed by members of Congress also extend to Congressional aides, but not to activity outside the legislative process.
Court membership
Chief Justice
Warren E. Burger
Associate Justices
William O. Douglas · William J. Brennan Jr.
Potter Stewart · Byron White
Thurgood Marshall · Harry Blackmun
Lewis F. Powell Jr. · William Rehnquist
Case opinions
MajorityWhite, joined by Burger,Blackmun,Powell,Rehnquist
DissentStewart
DissentDouglas
DissentBrennan, joined by Douglas, Marshall

Gravel v. United States, 408 U.S. 606 (1972) was a case heard before the United States Supreme Court.