91ST CONGRESS 1st Session } SENATE { REPORT No. 91-470 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FOR A STUDY OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF THE STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES OCTOBER 15, 1969.-Ordered to be printed Mr. JORDAN of North Carolina, from the Committee on Rules and Administration, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany S. Res. 237] The Committee on Rules and Administration, to which was referred the resolution (S. Res. 237) authorizing additional expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary for a study of matters pertaining to the revision and codification of the statutes of the United States, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon with amendments and recommends that the resolution as amended be agreed to. Senate Resolution 237 as referred would increase by $4,000, from $48,900 to $52,900, the limitation on expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary for the study of matters pertaining to the revision and codification of the statutes of the United States it is currently engaged in pursuant to Senate Resolution 51 of the present Congress. Senate Resolution 51 as agreed to by the Senate on February 17, 1969, authorized the Committee on the Judiciary, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, to expend not to exceed $48,900 from February 1, 1969, through January 31, 1970, to examine, investigate, and make a complete study of any and all matters pertaining to revision and codification of the statutes of the United States. The additional funds which would be authorized by Senate Resolution 237 are requested by the Committee on the Judiciary to enable it to extend to its subcommittee employees the benefits of the salary increase effective July 1, 1969. The Committee on Rules and Administration is reporting Senate Resolution 237 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. This action is taken by the committee upon the advice of the Parliamentarian of the Senate, who has recommended that this new format be employed for a resolution to increase the limitation of expenditures by a Senate committee for an inquiry or investigation authorized by a prior Senate resolution. The committee has also amended the title of Senate Resolution 237 to conform to the amended text. The approval of Senate Resolution 237 is requested in a letter from Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., chairman of the Subcommittee on Revision and Codification, to Senator James O. Eastland, chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, which letter and letter of transmittal from Senator Eastland to Senator B. Everett Jordan, chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration, are as follows: Hon. B. EVERETT JORDAN, U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, Chairman, Committee on Rules and Administration, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am enclosing a request for a supplemental appropriation for the Revision and Codification Subcommittee in the amount of $4,000 which has been approved by the Committee on the Judiciary. This sum is needed to cover the legislative pay increase which went into effect on July 1, 1969, and for which no funds are available within our present appropriation. I am also enclosing a letter to me from the chairman of the subcommittee setting forth an explanation of the need for this supplemental appropriation. With kind regards, I remain, Sincerely, JAMES O. EASTLAND, Chairman. U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, SUBCOMMITTEE ON REVISION AND CODIFICATION, Hon. JAMES O. EASTLAND, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1969. Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In view of the recently enacted pay raise for legislative employees, I am enclosing a resolution amending the subcommittee appropriation. Based on the present payroll of three staff members it will be necessary to augment the original appropriation of $48,900 by $4,000. This increase in funds would be used for actual salary increases and increased contributions to employees' health benefit programs, civil service retirement fund, and the employees' group life insurance. The subcommittee will appreciate your favorable consideration of the enclosed resolution. With kindest regards, I am, Sincerely yours, SAM J. ERVIN, Jr., Chairman. S. Rept. 91-470 91ST CONGRESS 1st Session } SENATE { REPORT No. 91-471 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FOR A STUDY OF CONSTITUTIONAL SEPARATION OF POWERS OCTOBER 15, 1969.-Ordered to be printed Mr. JORDAN of North Carolina, from the Committee on Rules and Administration, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany S. Res. 238] The Committee on Rules and Administration, to which was referred the resolution (S. Res. 238) authorizing additional expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary for a study of constitutional separation of powers, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon with amendments and recommends that the resolution as amended be agreed to. Senate Resolution 238 as referred would increase by $10,000, from $95,000 to $105,000, the limitation on expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary for the study of constitutional separation of powers it is currently engaged in pursuant to Senate Resolution 52 of the present Congress. Senate Resolution 52, as agreed to by the Senate on February 17, 1969, authorized the Committee on the Judiciary, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, to expend not to exceed $95,000 from February 1, 1969, through January 31, 1970 to make a full and complete study of the separation of powers A portion of the additional funds which would be authorized by Senate Resolution 238 are requested by the Committee on the Judi ciary to enable it to extend to its subcommittee employees the benefits of the salary increase effective July 1, 1969. The balance of the funds requested would enable the subcommittee to employ additional staff to meet its needs during the remainder of this Congress. The Committee on Rules and Administration is reporting Senate Resolution 238 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. This action is taken by the committee upon the advice of the Parliamentarian of the Senate, who has recommended that this new format be employed for a resolution to increase the limitation of expenditures by a Senate committee for an inquiry or investigation authorized by a prior Senate resolution. The committee has also amended the title of Senate Resolution 238 to conform to the amended text. The purposes of Senate Resolution 238 are more fully detailed in a letter from Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr., chairman of the Subcommittee on Separation of Powers, to Senator James O. Eastland, chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, which letter (with accompanying revised budget) and letter of transmittal from Senator Eastland to Senator B. Everett Jordan, chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration, are as follows: Hon. B. EVERETT JORDAN, U.S. SENATE, Chairman, Committee on Rules and Administration, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am enclosing a resolution amending Senate Resolution 52 agreed to February 17, 1969, to augment the appropriation of the Subcommittee on Separation of Powers to provide for the recently enacted pay increase for legislative employees, and other necessary expenses. Also enclosed for the information of the Committee on Rules and Administration in considering the resolution is a letter to me from the subcommittee chairman. With kindest regards, I am, JAMES O. EASTLAND, Chairman. U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEPARATION OF POWERS, Hon. JAMES O. EASTLAND, Washington, D.C., July 23, 1969. Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: In view of the recently enacted pay increase for legislative employees, as well as the serious need for an increase in the number of staff members of the Subcommittee on Separation of Powers, I am enclosing a resolution amending the appropriation of the subcommittee. Based on the present payroll of four full-time staff members and four consultants, and the anticipated employment of an additional counsel and a secretary, it will be necessary to augment the original appropriation of $95,000 by $10,000, to cover expenses of the remaining period of the current allotment year. S. Rept. 91-471 For your information, I attach a budget which reflects the current estimate of subcommittee expenses. With the subcommittee's present limited staff, we are not able adequately to comply with the aims of our resolution, Senate Resolution 305, which created the subcommittee, to "*** make a full and complete study of the separation of powers between the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of Government ***." The nature of this subcommittee's work is such that it, by necessity, becomes involved in almost every interaction between the three branches of the Government. Because of its small staff, it is impossible for the subcommittee to make the necessary studies, to hold the number of hearings required, and to respond adequately to the hundreds of letters, telephone inquiries, and personal visits received from citizens, law professors, members of the bar, and private and governmental organizations from all over the country. Inasmuch as the pay increase is substantial and added staff is urgently needed, the additional money is necessary to carry on the investigations being conducted by the subcommittee. It is my desire that current and future investigations will not be seriously hampered by our shortage of staffing. I strongly believe there is a need by the Congress for an active subcommittee on separation of powers. The subcommittee will appreciate your favorable consideration of the enclosed resolution. With all kind wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, SAM J. ERVIN, Jr., Chairman, Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. Contribution to employees health benefit programs ($8.88 per month per employee). Contribution to employees Federal employees group life insurance (30 cents per month per $1,000 coverage)... Travel (inclusive of field investigations).. Hearings (inclusive of reporters' fees).. Witness fees, expenses. Stationery, office supplies. Communications (telephone, telegraph). Newspapers, magazines, documents. Contingent fund.. 639.36 6,462.69 530.40 1,700.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 300.00 200,00 400.00 2, 341.55 16,574.00 116,000.00 10,000. CO S. Rept. 91-471 |