DISCLOSE

Quick Summary

 * Republicans are against campaign transparency and accountability.

DISCLOSE Act (H.R.5175 / S.3628)
DISCLOSE stands for "Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act."

This bill, a response to a Supreme Court decision removing restrictions on certain types of political spending and advocacy, would do the following: For the full text of H.R.5175 as well as a summary and other information, click here.
 * Prevent foreign residents and corporations from spending in U.S. elections
 * Require major donors be identified in campaign advertisements
 * Restrict certain entities from spending in campaigns or sponsoring candidates - including companies who received government bailout funds
 * Help prevent big money and special interest groups from drowning out individual voices in our democracy

Congressional Votes
House

2010, June 24: Motion to pass

PASSED

219 yes, 206 no

VOTE BREAKDOWN

Democrats: 217 yes; 36 no; 2 abstain

Independents: *No independents in House*

Republicans: 2 yes; 169 no; 6 abstain

Senate

2010, September 23: Motion to invoke cloture

FAILED

59 yes, 39 no

VOTE BREAKDOWN

Democrats: 57 yes

Independents: 2 yes

Republicans: 39 no; 2 abstain