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S.Res. 198 (102nd)

A resolution amending Senate Resolution 62 of the One Hundred Second Congress to authorize the Committee on Foreign Relations to exercise certain investigatory powers in connection with its inquiry into the release of the United States hostages in Iran.

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16 October 1991

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Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51-43. Record Vote No: 271.

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Summary

Amends Senate Resolution 62, 102d Congress, to increase the authorization of expenditures for all Standing Committees of the Senate (including Aging, Intelligence, and Indian Affairs) for March 1, 1991, through February 29, 1992. Increases the maximum: (1) authorization for expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations for such period; and (2) amount to be expended for its procurement of consultant services. Provides for the inquiry of such Committee's Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs into allegations that private U.S. citizens acted to delay the release of U.S. hostages in Iran until after the 1980 presidential election.

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