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S.J.Res. 47 (104th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the Congress to limit contributions and expenditures in elections for Federal office.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 January 1996

Last action

25 January 1996 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the Congress to: (1) set limits on expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to the nomination or election of any person to Federal office; (2) set limits on contributions by individuals or entities by, in support of, or in opposition to such nomination or election; and (3) enforce, by appropriate legislation, this amendment.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1996

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S382-389)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 January 1996

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 January 1996

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 25 January 1996

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