SRES 227 · 94th Congress · Congress
A resolution providing for the temporary commission on the operation of the Senate.
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EnactedLatest: Measure passed Senate.(1975-07-29)
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Creates a nine-member Commission on the operation of the Senate. Provides that all Commissioners shall be appointed by the President of the Senate upon the joint recommendations of the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate. Provides that the Commission shall make a study of the organization and operation of the United States Senate. Directs that such study shall include: (1) the functioning of Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in the light of the responsibilities of the Senate; (2) conflicts in the programming of business; (3) office accomodations and facilities; (4) information resources; (5) internal management administrative support structures; and (6) ways of improving Senate coordination with the House of Representatives. Authorizes compensation for the Commissoners and appointment of such staff as necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution. Directs the Commission to submit reports to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, which shall set forth the results of the study together with its findings and recommendations. Authorizes the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $500,000 to be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate.…
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5 Democrats6 Republicans