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S.Res. 179 (95th)

Authorization for foreign travel costs of members and employees of the Senate.

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Introduced

25 May 1977

Last action

25 May 1977 · Introduced

Status

Measure passed Senate.

Sponsors

Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]

Subjects

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Source updated

1 August 2024

Summary

Authorizes expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate to defray the costs of transportation and travel expenses of Members and employees of the Senate when engaged in authorized foreign travel. Prohibits payment of such expenses from the contingent fund of the Senate to the extent that appropriated funds or foreign currencies are utilized to defray such expenses. Requires that such appropriated funds and currencies be used to the maximum extent possible.

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Timeline

  1. 25 May 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  2. 25 May 1977

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.

    Source: Floor

  3. 25 May 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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