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H.J.Res. 188 (98th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to contributions and expenditures intended to affect congressional, presidential, and State elections.

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Introduced

9 March 1983

Last action

14 March 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

29 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress to enact laws regulating the amounts of contributions and expenditures intended to affect Federal elections. Authorizes the States to enact laws regulating the amounts of contributions and expenditures intended to affect State and local elections.

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Timeline

  1. 9 March 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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