[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 138 (Thursday, October 2, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12417-S12418]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   AUTHORIZING REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF OFFICIAL EQUIPMENT

  Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the 
immediate consideration of S. Res. 238, which was submitted earlier 
today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 238) authorizing regulations relating 
     to the use of official equipment.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the 
motion to reconsider be laid on the table, and any statements relating 
to this matter be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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  The resolution (S. Res. 238) was agreed to, as follows:

                              S. Res. 238

       Resolved, That (a) the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration of the Senate may issue regulations to 
     authorize a Senator or officer or employee of the Senate to 
     use official equipment for purposes incidental to the conduct 
     of their official duties.
       (b) Any use under subsection (a) shall be subject to such 
     terms and conditions as set forth in the regulations.

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