Amendment sought to stipulate that the term "express advocacy" shall not apply with respect to any communication which provides information on the voting record or positions on issues taken by any individual holding Federal office or any candidate for Federal office unless such communication expressly urges a vote for or against a candidate or party.

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Amendment Number
694
Description
Amendment sought to stipulate that the term "express advocacy" shall not apply with respect to any communication which provides information on the voting record or positions on issues taken by any individual holding Federal office or any candidate for Federal office unless such communication expressly urges a vote for or against a candidate or party.
Purpose
An amendment to stipulate that the term "express advocacy" shall not apply with respect to any communication which provides information on the voting record or positions on issues taken by an individual holding Federal office or an candidate for Federal office. The amendment confirms the Buckley court decision.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 14, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Doolittle amendment (A006) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 201 - 219 (Roll No. 275).
Latest Action Time
20:08:46
Submitted Date
Jun 19, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 694 — Informed