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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.
4/2/2025, 2:48 AM
Summary of Bill SJRES 43
Bill 119 SJRes 43 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 seeks to give Congress and the states the authority to regulate and limit contributions and expenditures made for the purpose of influencing elections. This would include contributions made by individuals, corporations, and other entities. The resolution also aims to prevent the use of money to distort the political process and to ensure that all citizens have an equal voice in the political system.
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 is a high threshold for amending the Constitution, but supporters of the resolution believe that it is necessary in order to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 43 is a significant proposal that seeks to address the issue of money in politics and to ensure that elections are fair and transparent. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this resolution and to consider the potential impact that it could have on the political system in the United States.
The resolution seeks to give Congress and the states the authority to regulate and limit contributions and expenditures made for the purpose of influencing elections. This would include contributions made by individuals, corporations, and other entities. The resolution also aims to prevent the use of money to distort the political process and to ensure that all citizens have an equal voice in the political system.
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 is a high threshold for amending the Constitution, but supporters of the resolution believe that it is necessary in order to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 43 is a significant proposal that seeks to address the issue of money in politics and to ensure that elections are fair and transparent. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this resolution and to consider the potential impact that it could have on the political system in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 43
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 43
Bill SJRES 43 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill SJRES 43 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2025. Bill SJRES 43's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 43
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
79Democrat Cosponsors
75Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 43
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 43
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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