(a) Requests for transfersUpon the written request of the Majority or Minority Leader of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate shall transfer during any fiscal year, from the appropriations account appropriated under the headings “Salaries, Officers and Employees” and “Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders”, such amount as either Leader shall specify to the appropriations account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, “Miscellaneous Items”.
(b) Authority to incur expensesThe Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate are each authorized to incur such expenses as may be necessary or appropriate. Expenses incurred by either such leader shall be paid from the amount transferred pursuant to subsection (a) by such leader and upon vouchers approved by such leader.
(c) Authority to advance sumsThe Secretary of the Senate is authorized to advance such sums as may be necessary to defray expenses incurred in carrying out subsections (a) and (b).
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SUBCHAPTER III— MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS AND WHIPS
§ 6131. Appointment of employees by Senate Majority and Minority Leaders; compensation
§ 6133. Chiefs of Staff for Senate Majority and Minority Leaders; appointment; compensation
§ 6134. Compensation and appointment of employees by Senate Majority and Minority Whips
§ 6135. Representation Allowance Account for Majority and Minority Leaders of Senate