A resolution to establish regulations to implement television and radio coverage of proceedings of the Senate.

Summary

Directs that proceedings in the Senate Chamber be broadcast by radio and television: (1) continuously when the Senate is in session (except when a closed door meeting is ordered); and (2) subject to certain provisions of the Standing Rules of the Senate pertaining to the Senate gallery. Requires that broadcasts be supervised and operated by the Senate and made available on a live basis and free of charge to specified entities. Requires the television broadcasts to follow the Presiding Officer and Senators who are recognized to speak. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to provide for the construction and acquisition of broadcasting facilities and equipment. Sets forth duties of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate with respect to the operation and maintenance of such equipment and the disposition of audio and video tape recordings. Directs the Librarian of Congress and the Archivist of the United States to receive, store, and make such recordings available to the public at no cost for viewing or listening on the premises. Authorizes the charging of a fee equal to the cost involved through distribution of taped copies. Provides for a test period of Senate broadcasting equipment. Prohibits the use of tape duplications of broadcast coverage for political or commercial purposes. Requires that changes in regulations made by this resolution be made only by Senate resolution. Authorizes expenditures, limited to a specified amount, to carry out this resolution.

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Timeline

1. 27 February 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 February 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Rules. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 18 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Rules. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 October 1985

   Reported

   Committee on Rules. Ordered favorably reported S.Res. 28 in lieu of this measure.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 February 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssra00 · Standing

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