Title: Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act - Ballotpedia
Headings: Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
Legislative history
Key features
Soft money
Issue advocacy
Contribution limits
Subsequent developments
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission
Recent news
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act - Google News
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Content: Shays introduced the bill (HR 2356) in the United States House of Representatives on June 28, 2001. The bill passed the House on February 14, 2002, by a vote of 240-189. Of the 240 votes in favor of the bill, 198 came from Democrats, 41 from Republicans, and one from an independent. Of the 189 votes against the bill, 12 came from Democrats, 176 from Republicans, and one from an independent. Six members did not vote. On March 20, 2002, the bill passed the United States Senate by a vote of 60-40. Of the 60 votes in favor of the bill, 48 came from Democrats, 11 from Republicans, and one from an independent. Of the 40 votes against the bill, two came from Democrats and 38 from Republicans. Although he expressed some concerns with the law as passed, President George W. Bush ( R) nonetheless signed it into law on March 27, 2002: “
This legislation is the culmination of more than 6 years of debate among a vast array of legislators, citizens, and groups.