[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 12 (Friday, January 20, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S1282]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 65--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING 
            EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES

  Mr. THURMOND, from the Committee on Armed Services, reported the 
following original resolution, which was referred to the Committee on 
Rules and Administration:

                               S. Res. 65

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Armed Services is authorized from March 1, 1995, 
     through February 29, 1996, and March 1, 1996, through 
     February 28, 1997, in its discretion (1) to make 
     expenditures from the contingent fund of the 
     Senate, (2) to employ personnel; and (3) with the 
     prior consent of the Government department or agency 
     concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to 
     use on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis the services 
     of personnel of any such department or agency.
       Sec. 2. The expenses of the committee for the period March 
     1, 1995, through February 29, 1996, under this resolution 
     shall not exceed $2,948,079.
       (b) For the period March 1, 1996, through February 28, 
     1997, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $3,015,532.
       Sec. 3. The Committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendations for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 29, 1996, and February 28, 1997, 
     respectively.
       Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except 
     that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the 
     disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, 
     or (2) for the payment of telecommunications provided by the 
     Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, 
     United States Senate, or (3) for the 
     payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper 
     of the Stationery, United States 
     Senate, or (4) for payments to the Postmaster, 
     United States Senate, or (5) for the 
     payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by 
     the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, 
     United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of 
     Senate Recording and Photographic Services.
       Sec. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary 
     for agency contributions related to the compensation of 
     employees of the committee from March 1, 1995, through 
     February 29, 1996, and March 1, 1996, through February 28, 
     1997, to be paid from the Appropriations account for 
     ``Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations''.
     

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