S.J.Res. 43: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-27):
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress and the states to set reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others to influence elections.
The amendment grants Congress and the states the power to implement and enforce this amendment by legislation. They are allowed to distinguish between natural persons and corporations or other artificial entities created by law, including by prohibiting such entities from spending money to influence elections.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 43 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 43?
S.J.Res. 43 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 43 are available on congress.gov.
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