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

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money with respect to federal elections, including through limits on the amount of contributions and expenditures. Grants a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money with respect to state elections. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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Timeline

1. 24 February 2010

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S751)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 February 2010

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S749-751)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 February 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 24 February 2010 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 February 2010

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 February 2010

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 February 2010

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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