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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
1/31/2024, 5:15 AM
Summary of Bill SJRES 45
Bill 118 SJRes 45 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding contributions and expenditures that are meant to influence elections. The purpose of this resolution is to address concerns about the influence of money in politics and to ensure that elections are fair and free from undue influence.
The resolution aims to limit the amount of money that individuals and organizations can contribute to political campaigns and to regulate the amount of money that can be spent on political advertisements and other election-related activities. By doing so, the resolution seeks to reduce the influence of wealthy individuals and special interest groups in the political process and to promote transparency and accountability in elections.
If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. This process is intentionally difficult in order to ensure that any changes to the Constitution are carefully considered and have broad support. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 45 represents an effort to address concerns about the role of money in politics and to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process in the United States.
The resolution aims to limit the amount of money that individuals and organizations can contribute to political campaigns and to regulate the amount of money that can be spent on political advertisements and other election-related activities. By doing so, the resolution seeks to reduce the influence of wealthy individuals and special interest groups in the political process and to promote transparency and accountability in elections.
If passed, this resolution would require a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of the states. This process is intentionally difficult in order to ensure that any changes to the Constitution are carefully considered and have broad support. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 45 represents an effort to address concerns about the role of money in politics and to strengthen the integrity of the electoral process in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 45
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.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 45
Bill SJRES 45 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2023. Bill SJRES 45 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 14, 2023. Bill SJRES 45's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 45
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
78Democrat Cosponsors
74Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 45
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 45
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
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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