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H.J.Res. 61 (110th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

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Introduced

31 October 2007

Last action

2 November 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Sponsors

Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

5 December 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office. Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 31 October 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 October 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 October 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 November 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 31 October 2007

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  • Introduced in House

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