A bill to promote fair practices in the conduct of election campaigns for Federal political offices, and for other purposes

S. 382 in the 92nd Congress (1971–1972) became law — introduced in 1971, sponsored by Mike Mansfield. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: 1971
Policy area: Government operations

Sponsor

Mike Mansfield (D-MT)

Where it stands

Introduced1971
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawYes

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 382, a bill to promote fair practices in the conduct of election campaigns for federal political…Senate · Aug 3, 1971
To amend S. 382 by providing that broadcasting stations afford qualified candidates for federal office…Senate · Aug 3, 1971
To table mathias amendment to S. 382; said amendment would modify the definition of a legally qualified…Senate · Aug 3, 1971
To table packwood amendment to S. 382; said amendment would require a report to federal elections commission…Senate · Aug 3, 1971
To table modified mathias amendment to S 382, limiting to $50,000 the amount which a candidate for President…Senate · Aug 4, 1971
To table modified hartke amendment to S. 382, barring TV broadcasting stations from selling broadcast time…Senate · Aug 4, 1971
To table modified dominick amendment to S. 382, barring use of moneys collected by organizations for the…Senate · Aug 4, 1971
To table packwood amendment to S. 382; said amendment requires completion of reports 2 days instead of 5…Senate · Aug 5, 1971
To table packwood amendment to S. 382; said amendment would require the disclosure of the names of…Senate · Aug 5, 1971
To table packwood amendment to S. 382, which requires disclosure of anyone transferring $500 in money or…Senate · Aug 5, 1971
To table packwood amendment to S. 382, barring extension of further credit to political committes by certain…Senate · Aug 5, 1971
To amend S. 382 by allowing an additional $60,000 (ten cents per voter) for campaign expenses other than for…Senate · Aug 5, 1971
To amend S. 382 by striking section requiring broadcast and other communications media to charge the lowest…Senate · Aug 5, 1971
To pass S. 382.Senate · Aug 5, 1971
To agree to the conference report on S. 382, to promote fair practices in the conduct of election campaigns…House · Jan 19, 1972

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