S.J.Res. 19 — 113th Congress
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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Sep 11, 2014Cloture on the joint resolution not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5543-5544; text: CR S5543-5544)
CRS summary
As of Jul 17, 2014Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to regulate and set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.
Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation, and to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
Declares that nothing in this amendment shall be construed to grant Congress or the states the power to abridge the freedom of the press.
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Roll-call votes
2 on recordSep 11, 2014 · On the Cloture Motion
Full roll callYea — 54: 51 D · 3 I
Nay — 42: 42 R
Not Voting — 4: 3 R · 1 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | NY |
| Lisa Murkowski | AK |
| Tom Coburn | OK |
| Ted Cruz | TX |
Sep 8, 2014 · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Full roll callYea — 79: 51 D · 25 R · 3 I
Nay — 18: 18 R
Not Voting — 3: 2 R · 1 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | NY |
| Lisa Murkowski | AK |
| Roy Blunt | MO |
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