HR 34
105th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Aliens
Campaign contributors
Campaign funds
Citizenship
Congress
Congressional elections
Immigration
Presidential elections
Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998
Introduced: January 7, 1997
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E937)
Mar 31, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 30, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 43, 1 Present (Roll No. 82).
Mar 30, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 43, 1 Present (Roll No. 82).
Mar 30, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1764-1765)
Mar 30, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 30, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 30, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1739-1748)
Mar 30, 1998
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Jan 7, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1998 | House · vote #82 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 369–43 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions or expenditures by a foreign national in connection with the election of candidates for political office. Redefines foreign national to include any individual who is not a U.S. citizen, whether in the United States lawfully or unlawfully.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E937)
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1