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S.J.RES.4: 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 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2001
- See the fourteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to: (1) 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; as well as (2) a State to set similar reasonable limits with regard to nomination or election to State or local office.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 56. Record Vote Number: 47.
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Feb. 7, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) |