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S.J.Res. 45: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Sep 14, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Sep 14, 2023

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 legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

43

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Jeanne Shaheen D-NH SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Sep 14, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen.
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  1. Sep 14, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Sep 14, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.