S.J.Res. 19 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
S.J.Res. 19 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 18, 2013, sponsored by Tom Udall with 48 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress and the states to regulate and set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections. Grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation, and to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Udall (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2013
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Cloture on the joint resolution not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5543-5544; text: CR S5543-5544) (Sep 11, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Sep 11, 2014 · Cloture Motion Rejected54–42 - On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Sep 8, 2014 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to79–18
Every roll call vote on this bill
More bills from Tom Udall in the 113th Congress
Other Government Operations and Politics bills in the 113th Congress
- S. 716: A bill to modify the requirements under the STOCK Act regarding online access to certain financial…
- H.R. 1246: District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Act
- H.R. 1171: FOR VETS Act of 2013
- H.R. 2611: To designate the headquarters building of the Coast Guard on the campus located at 2701 Martin…
- H.R. 2747: Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act
- H.R. 185: To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as…
- H.R. 2251: To designate the United States courthouse and Federal building located at 118 South Mill Street…
- H.R. 3343: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to clarify the rules regarding the determination…
- H.R. 3487: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to extend through 2018 the authority of the Federal…
- S. 230: A bill to authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in…
Committees
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “S.J.Res. 19 (113th Congress): A joint resolution proposing an…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/113-sjres-19/a-joint-resolution-proposing-an-amendment-to-the-constitution (accessed 2026-10-14).