S.J.Res.21 - 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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  • Official: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. as introduced.

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10/18/2007--Introduced.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

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10/18/2007--Introduced.
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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12/26/08
The Case for Congressional Term Limits

Congressional term limits : report together with additional and minority views (to accompany S.J. Res. 21) (SuDoc Y 1.1/5:104-158) U.S. Congressional Budget Office Book,. The Case for Congressional Term Limits: Published: December 27, ...

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08/22/08
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sj res 21, y, cloture not invoked - senate (58 - 42). 07/28/1995, senate gift reform resolution s res 158, y, resolution passed - senate (98 - 0). 07/25/1995, lobbying disclosure act of 1995 s 1060, y, bill passed - senate ...

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07/18/08
A Constitutional Amendment To Regulate Campaign Cash?

Nine months ago, an odd collection of senators: Charles Schumer, Arlen Specter, Thad Cochran and Tom Harkin, introduced SJRES.21, a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would make campaign finance regulations ...

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