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SJRES 43 119th Congress Senate Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Introduced: March 27, 2025 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 15, 2023 Senate · vote #310 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 43 Failed 4950 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.

The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed 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.

What's happening now March 27, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 2

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  • PUBLIC CITIZEN
    for PUBLIC CITIZEN · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
  • PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
    for PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · District of Columbia · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025
 Cosponsors 41
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Hickenlooper, John W.
Colorado · Jun 22, 2026
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Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · Mar 31, 2025
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Mar 27, 2025
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Mar 27, 2025
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Mar 27, 2025
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Mar 27, 2025
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Mar 27, 2025
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Mar 27, 2025
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Mar 27, 2025
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Mar 27, 2025
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Fetterman, John
Pennsylvania · Mar 27, 2025
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Mar 27, 2025
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Mar 27, 2025
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Mar 27, 2025
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Mar 27, 2025
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Mar 27, 2025
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Mar 27, 2025
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Kelly, Mark
Arizona · Mar 27, 2025
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Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Mar 27, 2025
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Mar 27, 2025
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Mar 27, 2025
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Mar 27, 2025
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 27, 2025
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Mar 27, 2025
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Mar 27, 2025
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Padilla, Alex
California · Mar 27, 2025
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Mar 27, 2025
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Mar 27, 2025
D
Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Mar 27, 2025
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Mar 27, 2025
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Mar 27, 2025
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Mar 27, 2025
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Mar 27, 2025
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Mar 27, 2025
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 27, 2025
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Mar 27, 2025
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Mar 27, 2025
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Mar 27, 2025
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Mar 27, 2025
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Mar 27, 2025
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 27, 2025
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 43: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-43/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 43: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-43/.
Bluebook (legal)
S.J. Res. 43, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-43/.
Markdown link
[S.J. Res. 43: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-SJRES-43/)
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