Resolution to amend clause 32(c) of Rule XI of the House of Representatives to provide the minority party, upon request, with up to one-third of a committee's investigative staff funds.

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Entitles the minority party on any such standing committee of the House of Representatives, upon request of a majority of such minority, to up to one-third of the funds provided for the appointment of committee staff pursuant to each primary or additional expense resolution. Requires the committee to appoint any persons so selected whose character and qualifications are acceptable to a majority of the committee. Provides that, if the committee determines that the character and qualifications of any person so selected are unacceptable to the committee, a majority of the minority party members may select other persons for appointment by the committee to the staff until such appointment is made. Provides that each staff member appointed under this subparagraph shall be assigned to such committee business as the minority party members of the committee consider advisable.

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  summary · EN · 3 April 1973

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