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- H.R.34
H.R.34: Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 22, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions or expenditures by a foreign national in connection with the election of candidates for political office. Redefines foreign national to include any individual who is not a U.S. citizen, whether in the United States lawfully or unlawfully.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
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Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 43, 1 Present (Roll No. 82).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Douglas K. Bereuter (R-Neb.) |