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- S.J.RES.2
S.J.RES.2: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1997
- See the fourteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to: (1) the Congress to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to Federal office; (2) a State to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to State or local office; and (3) the Congress to implement and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
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| Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) |