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S. 3295 - Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

111^th Congress (2009-2010)

Sponsor:: Charles E. Schumer
Summary:: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes. (by More

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes. (by CRS) Hide
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Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

S. 3295 — 111^th Congress (2009–2010)

Summary

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Charles E. Schumer

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Introduced	4/30/2010
Referred to Committee

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Action	Date	Description
Introduced	4/30/2010
	4/30/2010	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
	5/03/2010	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3029-3031)

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Total contributions given to Senators from interest groups that…

supported this bill

Women's issues

Consumer groups

$10,500

$11,167,133

$11,177,633

5.4 times as much

$3,286,286

$217,524

$738,362

$171,195

$1,875,563

$2,786,897

$599,723

$1,433,551

$1,930,900

$8,794,937

$198,400

$1,595,897

$1,666,952

$10,700

$268,125

$533,300

$1,601,282

$608,267

$1,983,868

$86,613

$858,227

$3,722,152

$2,129,132

$6,650,955

$1,861,838

$499,700

$177,356

$729,721

$47,572

$1,782,287

$747,049

$231,253

$189,342

$158,140

$236,330

$2,244,613

$292,239

$162,326

$266,612

$408,309

$607,622

$3,921,160

$1,050,540

$345,456

$637,753

$203,446

$60,549,472

opposed this bill

Insurance companies, brokers & agents

Hospitals

Restaurants & drinking establishments

Electric Power utilities

Republican/Conservative

Chemicals

Residential construction

Industrial/commercial equipment & materials

Stone, clay, glass & concrete products

Hotels & motels

Food and kindred products manufacturing

Commodity brokers/dealers

Milk & dairy producers

Trucking companies & services

Food stores

Petroleum refining & marketing

Natural Gas transmission & distribution

Special trade contractors

Retail trade

Food wholesalers

Apparel & accessory stores

Electrical contractors

Textiles & fabrics

Truck/Automotive parts & accessories

Poultry & eggs

Fabricated metal products

Construction equipment

Mining

Paper packaging materials

Florists & Nursery Services

Manufacturing

Builders associations

Small business associations

Pleasure boats

General business associations

Chambers of commerce

Lodging & tourism

Furniture & appliance stores

Household & office products

Plumbing & pipe products

Building materials

Wholesale trade

Surveying

Pro-business associations

Amusement parks

Clocks & watches

7 Organizations Supported and 61 Opposed; See Which Ones

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Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

7 organizations supported this bill

Campaign Legal Center: Meredith McGehee, Campaign Legal Center (2010, April 29). A Vote Against the DISCLOSE Act is a Vote Against Sunshine . Retrieved May 6, 2010, from Campaign Legal Center Blog.
Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington (CREW): CREW (2010, June 17). Crew Sends Letter to Speaker Pelosi to Express Support for the DISCLOSE ACT. Retrieved July 26, 2010, from CREW.
Democracy 21: Democracy 21 (2010, April 29). Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer on Legislation Introduced Today by Senator Schumer and Representatives Van Hollen and Castle to Respond to Citizens United Decision by Supreme Court. Retrieved May 6, 2010, from Democracy 21 website.
League of Women Voters: undersigned organizations (2010, May 27). Democracy 21 Letter to Representatives. Retrieved May 27, 2010, from Democracy 21.
Public Campaign: Rober, Monica (2010, May 6). Public Campaign President Testifies on DISCLOSE Act. Retrieved May 6, 2010, from Public Campaign.
Public Citizen: Public Citizen (2010, April 29). Legislative Battle Begins to Lift the Veil of Secrecy From Unlimited Corporate Political Spending. Retrieved May 6, 2010, from Public Citizen Press Room.
Sunlight Foundation: Rosenberg, Lisa (2010, April 29). DISCLOSE Shines a Bright Light on Corporate Expenditures but Leaves Political Activities in the Shadows. Retrieved May 6, 2010, from Sunlight Foundation Blog.

61 organizations opposed this bill

American Apparel & Footwear Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Architectural Manufacturers Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Bakers Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Chemistry Council: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Foundry Society: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Gas Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Hotel & Lodging Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Insurance Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Lighting Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Petroleum Institute: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
American Trucking Associations: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
american watch association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Associated Builders and Contractors: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Associated Equipment Distributors: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
associated food stores: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Associated General Contractors of America: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Brick Industry Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Business Roundtable: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
California Retailers Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Center for Competitive Politics: Patch, Jeff (2010, April 29). DISCLOSE Act: Democratic leaders push self-serving campaign finance law. Retrieved May 6, 2010, from Center for Competitive Politics.
Citizens United: Bossie, David (2010, April 29). Statement From David Bossie on Schumer Campaign Finance Legislation. Retrieved May 6, 2010, from Center for Competitive Politics.
Construction Industry Round Table: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Edison Electric Institute: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Equipment Marketing and Distribution Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Futures Industry Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Georgia Mining Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Independent Electrical Contractors: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
International Dairy Foods Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce .
International Foodservice Distributors Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
International Franchise Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
International Housewares Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Metals Service Center Institute: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Association of Chemical Distributors: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Association of Home Builders: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Association of Manufacturers: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Federation of Independent Business: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Marine Distributors Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Marine Manufacturers Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Mining Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Letters to Congress.
national paper trade association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
national poultry and food distributors association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Restaurant Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Retail Federation: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
National Roofing Contractors Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
North American Equipment Dealers Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Outdoor Power Equipment and Engine Service Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Petroleum Equipment Institute: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Retail Industry Leaders Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce .
Society of American Florists: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Textile Care Allied Trades Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Truck Renting and Leasing Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Thomas, Donahue (2010, April 29). U.S. Chamber: Schumer & Van Hollen Bills are Brazen Attempt to Silence Free Speech on Eve of Elections. Retrieved May 6, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Press Releases.
U.S. Travel Association: Coalition of 86 industry associations (2010, May 20). Multi-industry letter opposing H.R. 5175 (the "DISCLOSE Act," or "Schumer - Van Hollen"). Retrieved May 27, 2010, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 111th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2010.
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Name	Party	State	$ From Interest Groups That Supported	$ From Interest Groups That Opposed
Daniel K. Akaka	D	HI	$0	$123,450
Andrew Lamar Alexander	R	TN	$0	$747,897
John Barrasso	R	WY	$0	$390,950
Max Baucus	D	MT	$0	$1,265,883
Birch "Evan" Bayh	D	IN	$0	$364,994
Mark Begich	D	AK	$0	$121,850
Michael F. Bennet	D	CO	$500	$367,956
Bob Bennett	R	UT	$0	$475,808
Jesse "Jeff" Bingaman	D	NM	$500	$394,307
Christopher "Kit" Bond	R	MO	$0	$122,395
Barbara Boxer	D	CA	$1,319,096	$480,610
Scott P. Brown	R	MA	$0	$910,296
Sherrod Brown	D	OH	$127,716	$531,516
Sam Brownback	R	KS	$0	$20,550
Jim Bunning	R	KY	$0	$128,951
Richard Burr	R	NC	$0	$1,394,485
Roland Burris	D	IL	$0	$4,000
Robert Byrd	D	WV	$0	$182,147
Maria Cantwell	D	WA	$180,468	$317,781
Ben Cardin	D	MD	$163,253	$399,575
Tom Carper	D	DE	$0	$564,755
Bob Casey	D	PA	$315,664	$727,937
Clarence Saxby Chambliss	R	GA	$0	$2,223,395
Tom Coburn	R	OK	$0	$382,767
William Thad Cochran	R	MS	$0	$276,347
Susan M. Collins	R	ME	$77,154	$877,169
Gaylord Kent Conrad	D	ND	$0	$551,978
Bob Corker	R	TN	$0	$1,763,126
John Cornyn	R	TX	$0	$1,790,380
Mike Crapo	R	ID	$0	$493,310
Jim DeMint	R	SC	$0	$955,096
Chris Dodd	D	CT	$1,000	$672,975
Byron Dorgan	D	ND	$0	$468,445
Dick Durbin	D	IL	$0	$767,663
John Ensign	R	NV	$0	$494,559
Mike Enzi	R	WY	$0	$293,350
Russ Feingold	D	WI	$750	$293,472
Dianne Feinstein	D	CA	$8,233	$446,629
Al Franken	D	MN	$1,950	$276,890
Kirsten E. Gillibrand	D	NY	$885,661	$766,460
Lindsey Graham	R	SC	$0	$829,322
Chuck Grassley	R	IA	$0	$886,440
Judd Gregg	R	NH	$0	$24,600
Kay R. Hagan	D	NC	$599,981	$251,078
Tom Harkin	D	IA	$1,000	$505,864
Orrin G. Hatch	R	UT	$0	$667,067
Kay Bailey Hutchison	R	TX	$250	$706,542
Jim Inhofe	R	OK	$0	$760,416
Dan Inouye	D	HI	$0	$237,900
Johnny Isakson	R	GA	$0	$1,119,217
Mike Johanns	R	NE	$0	$613,323
Tim Johnson	D	SD	$0	$341,382
Ted Kaufman	D	DE	$0	$0
John F. Kerry	D	MA	$74,474	$308,594
Amy Klobuchar	D	MN	$821,879	$499,168
Herb Kohl	D	WI	$0	$0
Jon Kyl	R	AZ	$1,000	$1,635,801
Mary L. Landrieu	D	LA	$136,447	$750,915
Frank R. Lautenberg	D	NJ	$0	$348,547
George LeMieux	R	FL	$0	$0
Patrick J. Leahy	D	VT	$3,900	$97,335
Carl Levin	D	MI	$0	$356,122
Joe Lieberman	I	CT	$0	$1,202,094
Blanche Lincoln	D	AR	$6,966	$1,359,267
Dick Lugar	R	IN	$0	$390,000
John McCain	R	AZ	$0	$733,290
Claire McCaskill	D	MO	$3,916,574	$347,254
Addison "Mitch" McConnell	R	KY	$0	$2,485,857
Bob Menéndez	D	NJ	$0	$1,161,378
Jeff Merkley	D	OR	$551	$160,541
Barbara A. Mikulski	D	MD	$92,508	$219,013
Lisa Murkowski	R	AK	$0	$548,068
Patty Murray	D	WA	$454,656	$531,214
Earl "Ben" Nelson	D	NE	$0	$1,073,309
Clarence "Bill" Nelson	D	FL	$0	$883,867
Mark L. Pryor	D	AR	$0	$542,249
John "Jack" Reed	D	RI	$0	$268,550
Harry Reid	D	NV	$1,200	$1,241,510
Jim Risch	R	ID	$0	$457,472
Charles "Pat" Roberts	R	KS	$500	$845,743
John "Jay" Rockefeller	D	WV	$0	$386,000
Bernie Sanders	I	VT	$0	$60,823
Chuck Schumer	D	NY	$625	$1,164,125
Jeff Sessions	R	AL	$0	$559,988
Jeanne Shaheen	D	NH	$954,871	$187,005
Richard C. Shelby	R	AL	$0	$543,854
Olympia J. Snowe	R	ME	$53,972	$350,607
Arlen Specter	D	PA	$0	$1,199,255
Debbie Stabenow	D	MI	$675,212	$596,811
Jon Tester	D	MT	$500	$178,655
John Thune	R	SD	$0	$1,193,052
Mark Udall	D	CO	$750	$403,030
Tom Udall	D	NM	$0	$198,418
David Vitter	R	LA	$0	$1,240,975
George Voinovich	R	OH	$0	$621,559
Mark R. Warner	D	VA	$0	$672,903
Jim Webb	D	VA	$148,222	$152,607
Sheldon Whitehouse	D	RI	$149,650	$189,607
Roger F. Wicker	R	MS	$0	$939,925
Ron Wyden	D	OR	$0	$487,860

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Name	Party	State	$ From Interest Groups That Supported	$ From Interest Groups That Opposed
Daniel K. Akaka	D	HI	$0	$123,450
Andrew Lamar Alexander	R	TN	$0	$747,897
John Barrasso	R	WY	$0	$390,950
Max Baucus	D	MT	$0	$1,265,883
Birch "Evan" Bayh	D	IN	$0	$364,994
Mark Begich	D	AK	$0	$121,850
Michael F. Bennet	D	CO	$500	$367,956
Bob Bennett	R	UT	$0	$475,808
Jesse "Jeff" Bingaman	D	NM	$500	$394,307
Christopher "Kit" Bond	R	MO	$0	$122,395
Barbara Boxer	D	CA	$1,319,096	$480,610
Scott P. Brown	R	MA	$0	$910,296
Sherrod Brown	D	OH	$127,716	$531,516
Sam Brownback	R	KS	$0	$20,550
Jim Bunning	R	KY	$0	$128,951
Richard Burr	R	NC	$0	$1,394,485
Roland Burris	D	IL	$0	$4,000
Robert Byrd	D	WV	$0	$182,147
Maria Cantwell	D	WA	$180,468	$317,781
Ben Cardin	D	MD	$163,253	$399,575
Tom Carper	D	DE	$0	$564,755
Bob Casey	D	PA	$315,664	$727,937
Clarence Saxby Chambliss	R	GA	$0	$2,223,395
Tom Coburn	R	OK	$0	$382,767
William Thad Cochran	R	MS	$0	$276,347
Susan M. Collins	R	ME	$77,154	$877,169
Gaylord Kent Conrad	D	ND	$0	$551,978
Bob Corker	R	TN	$0	$1,763,126
John Cornyn	R	TX	$0	$1,790,380
Mike Crapo	R	ID	$0	$493,310
Jim DeMint	R	SC	$0	$955,096
Chris Dodd	D	CT	$1,000	$672,975
Byron Dorgan	D	ND	$0	$468,445
Dick Durbin	D	IL	$0	$767,663
John Ensign	R	NV	$0	$494,559
Mike Enzi	R	WY	$0	$293,350
Russ Feingold	D	WI	$750	$293,472
Dianne Feinstein	D	CA	$8,233	$446,629
Al Franken	D	MN	$1,950	$276,890
Kirsten E. Gillibrand	D	NY	$885,661	$766,460
Lindsey Graham	R	SC	$0	$829,322
Chuck Grassley	R	IA	$0	$886,440
Judd Gregg	R	NH	$0	$24,600
Kay R. Hagan	D	NC	$599,981	$251,078
Tom Harkin	D	IA	$1,000	$505,864
Orrin G. Hatch	R	UT	$0	$667,067
Kay Bailey Hutchison	R	TX	$250	$706,542
Jim Inhofe	R	OK	$0	$760,416
Dan Inouye	D	HI	$0	$237,900
Johnny Isakson	R	GA	$0	$1,119,217
Mike Johanns	R	NE	$0	$613,323
Tim Johnson	D	SD	$0	$341,382
Ted Kaufman	D	DE	$0	$0
John F. Kerry	D	MA	$74,474	$308,594
Amy Klobuchar	D	MN	$821,879	$499,168
Herb Kohl	D	WI	$0	$0
Jon Kyl	R	AZ	$1,000	$1,635,801
Mary L. Landrieu	D	LA	$136,447	$750,915
Frank R. Lautenberg	D	NJ	$0	$348,547
George LeMieux	R	FL	$0	$0
Patrick J. Leahy	D	VT	$3,900	$97,335
Carl Levin	D	MI	$0	$356,122
Joe Lieberman	I	CT	$0	$1,202,094
Blanche Lincoln	D	AR	$6,966	$1,359,267
Dick Lugar	R	IN	$0	$390,000
John McCain	R	AZ	$0	$733,290
Claire McCaskill	D	MO	$3,916,574	$347,254
Addison "Mitch" McConnell	R	KY	$0	$2,485,857
Bob Menéndez	D	NJ	$0	$1,161,378
Jeff Merkley	D	OR	$551	$160,541
Barbara A. Mikulski	D	MD	$92,508	$219,013
Lisa Murkowski	R	AK	$0	$548,068
Patty Murray	D	WA	$454,656	$531,214
Earl "Ben" Nelson	D	NE	$0	$1,073,309
Clarence "Bill" Nelson	D	FL	$0	$883,867
Mark L. Pryor	D	AR	$0	$542,249
John "Jack" Reed	D	RI	$0	$268,550
Harry Reid	D	NV	$1,200	$1,241,510
Jim Risch	R	ID	$0	$457,472
Charles "Pat" Roberts	R	KS	$500	$845,743
John "Jay" Rockefeller	D	WV	$0	$386,000
Bernie Sanders	I	VT	$0	$60,823
Chuck Schumer	D	NY	$625	$1,164,125
Jeff Sessions	R	AL	$0	$559,988
Jeanne Shaheen	D	NH	$954,871	$187,005
Richard C. Shelby	R	AL	$0	$543,854
Olympia J. Snowe	R	ME	$53,972	$350,607
Arlen Specter	D	PA	$0	$1,199,255
Debbie Stabenow	D	MI	$675,212	$596,811
Jon Tester	D	MT	$500	$178,655
John Thune	R	SD	$0	$1,193,052
Mark Udall	D	CO	$750	$403,030
Tom Udall	D	NM	$0	$198,418
David Vitter	R	LA	$0	$1,240,975
George Voinovich	R	OH	$0	$621,559
Mark R. Warner	D	VA	$0	$672,903
Jim Webb	D	VA	$148,222	$152,607
Sheldon Whitehouse	D	RI	$149,650	$189,607
Roger F. Wicker	R	MS	$0	$939,925
Ron Wyden	D	OR	$0	$487,860

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	Women's issues	$11,167,133
	Consumer groups	$10,500

Interest Groups that opposed this bill

Uncheck All Check All		$ Donated
	Insurance companies, brokers & agents	$8,794,937
	Hospitals	$6,650,955
	Restaurants & drinking establishments	$3,921,160
	Electric Power utilities	$3,722,152
	Republican/Conservative	$3,286,286
	Chemicals	$2,786,897
	Residential construction	$2,244,613
	Industrial/commercial equipment & materials	$2,129,132
	Stone, clay, glass & concrete products	$1,983,868
	Hotels & motels	$1,930,900
	Food and kindred products manufacturing	$1,875,563
	Commodity brokers/dealers	$1,861,838
	Milk & dairy producers	$1,782,287
	Trucking companies & services	$1,666,952
	Food stores	$1,601,282
	Petroleum refining & marketing	$1,595,897
	Natural Gas transmission & distribution	$1,433,551
	Special trade contractors	$1,050,540
	Retail trade	$858,227
	Food wholesalers	$747,049
	Apparel & accessory stores	$738,362
	Electrical contractors	$729,721
	Textiles & fabrics	$637,753
	Truck/Automotive parts & accessories	$608,267
	Poultry & eggs	$607,622
	Fabricated metal products	$599,723
	Construction equipment	$533,300
	Mining	$499,700
	Paper packaging materials	$408,309
	Florists & Nursery Services	$345,456
	Manufacturing	$292,239
	Builders associations	$268,125
	Small business associations	$266,612
	Pleasure boats	$236,330
	General business associations	$231,253
	Chambers of commerce	$217,524
	Lodging & tourism	$203,446
	Furniture & appliance stores	$198,400
	Household & office products	$189,342
	Plumbing & pipe products	$177,356
	Building materials	$171,195
	Wholesale trade	$162,326
	Surveying	$158,140
	Pro-business associations	$86,613
	Amusement parks	$47,572
	Clocks & watches	$10,700

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