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On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 4; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Result: Rejected (40-56, 4 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 145: Wellstone Amendment No. 145; To apply the prohibition on electioneering communications to targeted communications of certain tax-exempt organizations. Result: Agreed to (51-46, 3 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Joint Resolution: S.J.Res. 4; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Result: Rejected (40-56, 4 members not voting, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 141: Motion to Table Helms Amdt. No. 141, as modified; To require labor organizations to provide notice to members concerning their rights with respect to the expenditure of funds for activities unrelated to collective bargaining. Result: Agreed to (53-40, 7 members...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 141: Motion to Table Helms Amdt. No. 141, as modified; To require labor organizations to provide notice to members concerning their rights with respect to the expenditure of funds for activities unrelated to collective bargaining. Result: Agreed to (53-40, 7 members...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 139: Nickles Amdt. No. 139; To strike section 304. Result: Agreed to (99-0, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 139: Nickles Amdt. No. 139; To strike section 304. Result: Agreed to (99-0, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 136: Motion to Table Hatch Amdt. No. 136; To add a provision to require disclosure to shareholders and members regarding use of funds for political activities. Result: Agreed to (60-40, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 136: Motion to Table Hatch Amdt. No. 136; To add a provision to require disclosure to shareholders and members regarding use of funds for political activities. Result: Agreed to (60-40, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 134: Motion to Table Hatch Amdt. No. 134; To strike section 304 and add a provision to require disclosure to and consent by shareholders and members regarding use of funds for political activities. Result: Agreed to (69-31, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 134: Motion to Table Hatch Amdt. No. 134; To strike section 304 and add a provision to require disclosure to and consent by shareholders and members regarding use of funds for political activities. Result: Agreed to (69-31, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 123: Wellstone Amdt. No. 123; To allow a State to enact voluntary public financing legislation regarding the election of Federal candidates in such State. Result: Rejected (36-64, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 123: Wellstone Amdt. No. 123; To allow a State to enact voluntary public financing legislation regarding the election of Federal candidates in such State. Result: Rejected (36-64, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 122: Torricelli Amendment No. 122; To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require television broadcast stations, and providers of cable or satellite television service, to provide lowest unit rate to committees of political parties purchasing time on behalf of...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 122: Torricelli Amendment No. 122; To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require television broadcast stations, and providers of cable or satellite television service, to provide lowest unit rate to committees of political parties purchasing time on behalf of...

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 118: Motion to Table Smith (OR) Amdt. No. 118; To prohibit candidates and Members of Congress from accepting certain contributions while Congress is in session. Result: Agreed to (74-25, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 118: Motion to Table Smith (OR) Amdt. No. 118; To prohibit candidates and Members of Congress from accepting certain contributions while Congress is in session. Result: Agreed to (74-25, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 117: Bennett Amdt. No. 117; To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit separate segregated funds and nonconnected political committees from using soft money to subsidize hard dollar fundraising. Result: Rejected (37-63, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 117: Bennett Amdt. No. 117; To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit separate segregated funds and nonconnected political committees from using soft money to subsidize hard dollar fundraising. Result: Rejected (37-63, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click...

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 115: Domenici Amendment No. 115; To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to modify contribution limits in response to expenditures of a candidate from personal funds. Result: Agreed to (70-30, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]