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A bill to amend section 61h-6, of title 2, United States Code.

Public Law 104-2 · S. 273 · 104th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Feb 9, 1995 · Congress

Sponsor: Sen. Robert Dole (R-KS)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Removes the authority of the president pro tempore of the Senate to appoint individual consultants. Increases from two to four the maximum number of consultants authorized to be appointed by the Senate Majority Leader.

Committees

The record shows no committee referral for this bill.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.

  1. Feb 9, 1995Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-2.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jan 30, 1995PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Jan 27, 1995FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Thomas asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. Jan 24, 1995FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
  9. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.