No part of the appropriations made under the heading “Contingent Expenses of the Senate” on and after may be expended for per diem and subsistence expenses (as defined in ) at rates in excess of the rates prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration; except that (1) higher rates may be established by the Committee on Rules and Administration for travel beyond the limits of the continental United States, and (2) in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, reimbursement for such expenses may be made on an actual expense basis of not to exceed the daily rate prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration in the case of travel within the continental limits of the United States. This section shall not apply with respect to per diem or actual travel expenses incurred by Senators and employees in the office of a Senator which are reimbursed under .
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CHAPTER 65— SENATE OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION
§ 6502. Procurement of temporary help
§ 6503. Payments from Senate contingent fund
§ 6505. Appropriations for contingent expenses of Senate; restrictions
§ 6507. Insurance of office funds of Secretary of Senate and Sergeant at Arms; payment of premiums
§ 6509. Vouchering Senate office charges
§ 6510. Materials, supplies, and fuel payments from Senate contingent fund
§ 6513. Per diem and subsistence expenses from Senate contingent fund
§ 6516. Sale of waste paper and condemned furniture
§ 6517. Receipts from sale of used or surplus furniture and furnishings of Senate