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§196 Senate Resolutions for Investigations; Limit of Cost
Title 2 › Chapter 6— CONGRESSIONAL AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE; INVESTIGATIONS › § 196
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Senate investigation resolutions must set cost limits, and any extra spending needs Senate approval.
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Title 2, §196
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Senate resolutions providing for inquiries and investigations shall contain a limit of cost of such investigation, which limit shall not be exceeded except by vote of the Senate authorizing additional amounts.
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2 U.S.C. § 196
Title 2 — The Congress
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Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60