Senate Resolution 6; 41st Congress, 1st Session by United States. Congress. Senate

Description

Senate Resolution 6; 41st Congress, 1st Session by United States. Congress. Senate is a legislative document created during the post-Civil War period, specifically in the late 1860s. This book serves as a historical account detailing a specific bill aimed at regulating the provision of stationery for Congress and various government departments. It encompasses the formalities and structures established to ensure that government offices have the necessary supplies for their operations. The content of the document outlines the procedures for estimating and procuring stationery and other related articles required by the different departments of the federal government. It details the responsibilities of the Congressional Printer, the Joint Committee on Public Printing, and the heads of the executive and judicial departments to ensure that all items meet appropriate standards of quality. Additionally, it includes stipulations for bidding processes, contract approvals, and accountability for any defaults in delivery, thereby highlighting the importance of efficiency and integrity in government procurement practices during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)