S 926 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Public Financing of Senate Elections Act

Introduced 1977-03-07· Sponsored by Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #331 (88-1).(1977-08-03)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1977-08-03
Yea 88Nay 1
PassedSenate · 1977-08-03
Yea 88Nay 1
FailedSenate · 1977-08-02
Yea 52Nay 46
FailedSenate · 1977-08-01
Yea 47Nay 46
FailedSenate · 1977-07-29
Yea 49Nay 45

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Public Financing of Senate Elections Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to entitle candidates for the United States Senate, who agree to comply with certain recordkeeping requirements and spending limits, to payments in accordance with the terms of this Act. Conditions eligibility for funds with respect to primary and general elections upon receipt of contributions in specified minimum amounts. Sets forth formulas for the determination of the amount of money to which a candidate is entitled. Specifies maximum amounts which a candidate may expend in connection with primary and general elections and remain eligible for funds. Specifies a limit on the amount of personal and family funds a candidate may use. Provides for adjustments in spending limits on the basis of changes in prices. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to maintain a separate Senate Campaign Account in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund and to deposit in such account amounts available in the Fund after a determination that adequate sums are available for payments under the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act. Sets forth guidelines for reducing payments under this Act if available funds a…

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Cosponsors (13)

8 Democrats5 Republicans