Senator Kerry Backs Amending the Constitution Posted on February 3, 2010 (June 24, 2020) Democracy Amendments Kerry Blasts SCOTUS Campaign Finance Decision Press release from Kerry’s office WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) testified before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration at a hearing examining the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to allow unlimited corporate spending in elections. Read More
Public Interest Groups Applaud Rep. Donna Edwards for Filing Constitutional Amendment Bill Posted on February 2, 2010 (August 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments “Free Speech Rights Are For People, Not Corporations” WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Donna Edwards of Maryland introduced today a constitutional amendment bill to overturn the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling allowing unlimited corporate money in elections. Congressman John Conyers, Jr. of Michigan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, is a co-sponsor of the amendmentRead More
Language of Amendment Introduced by Congresswoman Donna Edwards Posted on February 2, 2010 (August 28, 2020) Democracy Amendments Amendment language: 111TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. J. RES. _____ Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds by corporations engaging in political speech. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland (for herself and Mr. CONYERS) introduced the following jointRead More