(a) Requests for transfersUpon the written request of the Majority or Minority Whip 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 whips”, such amount as either whip shall specify to the appropriations account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, “miscellaneous items”.
(b) Authority to incur expensesThe Majority and Minority Whips of the Senate are each authorized to incur such expenses as may be necessary or appropriate. Expenses incurred by either such whip shall be paid from the amount transferred pursuant to subsection (a) by such whip and upon vouchers approved by such whip.
(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