Requires proceedings in the Senate Chamber to be broadcast by radio and television in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, including: (1) continuous coverage at such times as agreed by the Majority and Minority Leader (except when a closed door meeting is ordered); and (2) equal time divided between the majority and minority parties. 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 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.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67-21. Record Vote No: 24.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
Committee on Rules. Hearings held.
Committee on Rules. Hearings held.
Committee on Rules. Ordered favorably reported S.Res. 28 in lieu of this measure.
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