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S.J.RES.8: 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
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2017
- See the fifteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (40 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 24, 2017
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |