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S.Res.478 / 108th Congress

A resolution relating to displaced staff members of Senators and Senate leaders.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11650)

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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 19, 2004

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Amends S. Res. 458 of the 98th Congress to provide salary continuation for up to 60 days for a staff member whose service is terminated solely and directly as a result of: (1) a change in the individual occupying the position of President pro tempore emeritus, Chairman of the Conference of the Majority, Chairman of the Conference of the Minority, Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee, and Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee; or (2) expiration of a Senator's term in office, but only if the Senator is not serving as a Senator for the next term of office and was a candidate in the general election for such next term.

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Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN

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      1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11650)

      2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11663; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11650)

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