S.J.Res. 47104th CongressSenate Joint Resolution

Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the Congress to: (1) set limits on expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to the…

Official title: 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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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.

Introduced Jan 25, 1996
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Bill Bradley

Democrat

U.S. Senator · NJ

Introduced solo — no cosponsors joined.

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