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S.J.Res. 18 (105th)

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

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Introduced

27 February 1997

Last action

18 March 1997 · Vote

Status

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 38-61. Record Vote No: 31.

Sponsors

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to: (1) the Congress to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to Federal office; (2) a State to set reasonable limits on contributions and expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination or election to State or local office; and (3) the Congress to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 20.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 1997

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S2173-2201)

    Source: Floor

  4. 13 March 1997

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2239-2273)

    Source: Floor

  5. 18 March 1997

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S2382-2397)

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 March 1997

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 38-61. Record Vote No: 31.

    Source: Floor

Votes

18 March 1997 · Joint Resolution Defeated · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 18 · Joint Resolution Defeated · Official source

Yes 38 · No 61 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

3 official files

Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 27 February 1997

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 27 February 1997

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 27 February 1997

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