Bill104th CongressFiled Jan 25, 1996Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 47
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the Congress to limit contributions and expenditures in elections for Federal office.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 25, 1996)
Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the Congress to: (1) set limits on expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to the nomination or election of any person to Federal office; (2) set limits on contributions by individuals or entities by, in support of, or in opposition to such nomination or election; and (3) enforce, by appropriate legislation, this amendment.
What just happenedJan 25, 1996
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- Jan 25, 1996IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 25, 1996IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S382-389)
- Jan 25, 1996IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate