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S. 1659 - Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015

Government operations and politics. 114th Congress (2015-2016) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has been referred to committee. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015

S. 1659 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary
A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015
  • Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Government operations and politics
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Jurisdiction and venue
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • State and local government operations
  • Voting rights
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced6/24/2015
Referred to Committee
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced6/24/2015
6/24/2015Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6/24/2015Introduced in Senate
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
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Contributions

  1. November - December 2010 For $60,300 Against $0
  2. January - February 2011 For $272,025 Against $0
  3. March - April 2011 For $524,634 Against $0
  4. May - June 2011 For $540,387 Against $0
  5. July - August 2011 For $238,418 Against $0
  6. September - October 2011 For $700,400 Against $0
  7. November - December 2011 For $683,355 Against $0
  8. January - February 2012 For $454,120 Against $0
  9. March - April 2012 For $762,640 Against $0
  10. May - June 2012 For $1,187,472 Against $0
  11. July - August 2012 For $873,364 Against $0
  12. September - October 2012 For $2,575,967 Against $0
  13. November - December 2012 For $191,551 Against $0
  14. January - February 2013 For $203,974 Against $0
  15. March - April 2013 For $548,808 Against $0
  16. May - June 2013 For $469,314 Against $0
  17. July - August 2013 For $185,324 Against $0
  18. September - October 2013 For $298,102 Against $0
  19. November - December 2013 For $363,004 Against $0
  20. January - February 2014 For $207,277 Against $0
  21. March - April 2014 For $477,489 Against $0
  22. May - June 2014 For $688,557 Against $0
  23. July - August 2014 For $403,889 Against $0
  24. September - October 2014 For $1,063,044 Against $0
  25. November - December 2014 For $79,808 Against $0
  26. January - February 2015 For $176,435 Against $0
  27. March - April 2015 For $485,077 Against $0
  28. May - June 2015 For $416,366 Against $0
  29. July - August 2015 For $231,424 Against $0
  30. September - October 2015 For $430,559 Against $0
  31. November - December 2015 For $413,942 Against $0
  32. January - February 2016 For $237,825 Against $0
  33. March - April 2016 For $484,422 Against $0
  34. May - June 2016 For $782,094 Against $0
  35. July - August 2016 For $400,126 Against $0
  36. September - October 2016 For $377,218 Against $0
  37. November - December 2016 For $17,075 Against $0

Votes

    57 Organizations Supported and 0 Opposed; See Which Ones
    57 Organizations Supported and 0 Opposed; See Which Ones

    Organizations that took a position on
    Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015

    57 organizations supported this bill

    Advocates for Youth
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    AFL-CIO
    Gebre, Tefere (2015, June 24). AFL-CIO Vice President Tefere Gebre Applauds the Introduction of the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from AFL-CIO.
    AIDS United
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    American Civil Liberties Union
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
    American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (2015, June 25). AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders Statement on the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
    American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
    American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (2015, June 24). ADC Applauds Introduction of Voting Rights Advancement Act, Heads to Roanoke Tomorrow to Rally for Voting Rights!. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
    Anti-Defamation League
    Anti-Defamation League (2015, June 25). ADL Applauds Introduction of Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 29, 2015, from ADL.
    Arab American Institute
    Arab American Institute (2015, July 27). Tell Your Rep. to Support the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015, from AAI.
    Athlete Ally
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    BiNet USA
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Bisexual Resource Center
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    Brennan Center for Justice
    Brennan Center for Justice (2015, June 24). Two Years After Shelby County: Congress Must Restore Voting Rights Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Brennan Center for Justice.
    Campaign Legal Center
    Campaign Legal Center (2015, June 24). Short Film About Victim of Texas Voter ID Law Shows Why We Need to Pass The Voting Rights Advancement Act Being Introduced Today. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Campaign Legal Center.
    Center for Black Equity
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    CenterLink
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Colage
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    Common Cause
    Common Cause (2015, June 24). Common Cause Hails Introduction of Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Common Cause.
    Communications Workers of America
    Communications Workers of America (2015, June 25). Roanoke Rally Calls for Action on Voting Rights. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Communications Workers of America.
    CREDO Action
    Credo Action (2015, September 11). Sign the petition: Fix the Voting Rights Act now. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from Credo Action.
    Demos
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    Equality California
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    Equality Federation
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Fair Elections Legal Network
    Fair Elections Legal Network (2015, June 24). STATEMENT: Two Years After Shelby Co., the Fight to Restore the Voting Rights Act Continues. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Fair Elections Legal Network.
    Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    GLAAD
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Human Rights Campaign
    Remington, Gregg (2015, June 24). HRC Endorses Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Human Rights Campaign.
    International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
    International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (2015, June 25). Congressional Dems Introduce Voting Rights Act Fix. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
    Keshet
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    Lambda Legal
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
    Henderson, Wade & Zirkin, Nancy (2015, June 24). Co-Sponsor The Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
    League of Women Voters
    Ceballos, Kelly (2015, June 24). Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 Introduced in U.S. Congress. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from League of Women Voters.
    Marriage Equality USA
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Metropolitan Community Churches
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
    MALDEF (2015, June 25). MALDEF Statement Supporting New Voting Rights Advancement Bill. Retrieved July 1, 2015, from MALDEF.
    NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
    NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (2015, June 24). LDF Statement in Support of Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
    National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    National Black Justice Coalition
    National Black Justice Coalition (2015, August 6). Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Black Justice Coalition.
    National Center for Lesbian Rights
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    National Center for Transgender Equality
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    National Council of Jewish Women
    National Council of Jewish Women (2015, June 25). NCJW Endorses New Voting Rights Reform Bill. Retrieved July 1, 2015, from National Council of Jewish Women.
    National Council of La Raza
    National Council of La Raza (2015, June 25). NCLR Applauds Introduction of “Voting Rights Advancement Act”. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from National Council of La Raza.
    National Council on Independent Living
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    National Education Association
    National Education Association (2015, June 26). Urge Your Senators and Representative to Support the Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 29, 2015, from NEA.
    National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    National Minority AIDS Council
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Out and Equal Workplace Advocates
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    PFLAG
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Pride at Work
    Undersigned organizations (2015, August 3). Coalition Letter to Congress. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund.
    Project Vote
    Slater, Michael (2015, June 24). Project Vote Letter Re: Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Project Vote.
    Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
    Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (2015, September 11). Urge Congress to Restore Voting Rights. Retrieved September 11, 2015, from Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
    Sierra Club
    Sierra Club (2015, June 25). Sierra Club Supports Voting Rights Advancement Act. Retrieved June 25, 2015, from Sierra Club.
    The Trevor Project
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    Trans People of Color Coalition
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
    True Colors Fund
    Undersigned organizations (2015, September 16). VRAA Coalition Letter. Retrieved March 10, 2016, from National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.

    0 organizations opposed this bill

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    Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 114th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, November 29, 2010 – November 28, 2016.
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    Contributions by Legislator

    Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposed
    Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$38,450$0
    Kelly AyotteRNH$40,118$0
    Tammy BaldwinDWI$1,078,400$0
    John BarrassoRWY$1,000$0
    Michael F. BennetDCO$1,252,466$0
    Richard BlumenthalDCT$146,264$0
    Roy BluntRMO$109,630$0
    Cory A. BookerDNJ$394,796$0
    John BoozmanRAR$11,585$0
    Barbara BoxerDCA$9,147$0
    Sherrod BrownDOH$871,440$0
    Richard BurrRNC$23,950$0
    Maria CantwellDWA$162,634$0
    Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$20,500$0
    Ben CardinDMD$135,275$0
    Tom CarperDDE$43,700$0
    Bob CaseyDPA$237,837$0
    Bill CassidyRLA$48,849$0
    Daniel CoatsRIN$0$0
    William Thad CochranRMS$31,700$0
    Susan M. CollinsRME$67,750$0
    Christopher A. CoonsDDE$136,222$0
    Bob CorkerRTN$15,600$0
    John CornynRTX$5,000$0
    Tom CottonRAR$29,387$0
    Mike CrapoRID$0$0
    Ted CruzRTX$17,099$0
    Steve DainesRMT$2,400$0
    Joe DonnellyDIN$189,690$0
    Dick DurbinDIL$205,049$0
    Mike EnziRWY$2,000$0
    Joni ErnstRIA$750$0
    Dianne FeinsteinDCA$82,344$0
    Deb FischerRNE$1,750$0
    Jeff FlakeRAZ$1,500$0
    Al FrankenDMN$476,022$0
    Cory GardnerRCO$10,453$0
    Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$313,028$0
    Lindsey GrahamRSC$50,363$0
    Chuck GrassleyRIA$11,050$0
    Orrin G. HatchRUT$21,550$0
    Martin HeinrichDNM$527,563$0
    Heidi HeitkampDND$136,627$0
    Dean HellerRNV$9,500$0
    Mazie K. HironoDHI$295,543$0
    John HoevenRND$4,833$0
    Jim InhofeROK$5,250$0
    Johnny IsaksonRGA$4,100$0
    Ron JohnsonRWI$5,725$0
    Tim KaineDVA$868,193$0
    Angus S. King, Jr.IME$90,285$0
    Mark KirkRIL$30,001$0
    Amy KlobucharDMN$123,235$0
    James LankfordROK$24,500$0
    Patrick J. LeahyDVT$185,533$0
    Mike LeeRUT$253$0
    Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$86,625$0
    Ed MarkeyDMA$744,854$0
    John McCainRAZ$46,918$0
    Claire McCaskillDMO$325,653$0
    Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$27,400$0
    Bob MenéndezDNJ$158,450$0
    Jeff MerkleyDOR$338,315$0
    Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$6,250$0
    Jerry MoranRKS$20,500$0
    Lisa MurkowskiRAK$27,658$0
    Chris MurphyDCT$521,537$0
    Patty MurrayDWA$395,475$0
    Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$206,700$0
    Rand PaulRKY$5,395$0
    David PerdueRGA$5,400$0
    Gary C. PetersDMI$896,354$0
    Rob PortmanROH$51,901$0
    John "Jack" ReedDRI$62,475$0
    Harry ReidDNV$27,067$0
    Jim RischRID$1,000$0
    Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$4,439$0
    Mike RoundsRSD$1,750$0
    Marco RubioRFL$34,285$0
    Bernie SandersIVT$440,032$0
    Ben SasseRNE$5,700$0
    Brian SchatzDHI$497,938$0
    Chuck SchumerDNY$314,650$0
    Tim ScottRSC$13,300$0
    Jeff SessionsRAL$0$0
    Jeanne ShaheenDNH$467,710$0
    Richard C. ShelbyRAL$0$0
    Debbie StabenowDMI$190,301$0
    Dan SullivanRAK$7,345$0
    Jon TesterDMT$535,107$0
    John ThuneRSD$17,896$0
    Thom TillisRNC$7,201$0
    Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$53,855$0
    Tom UdallDNM$342,061$0
    David VitterRLA$19,800$0
    Mark R. WarnerDVA$173,152$0
    Elizabeth WarrenDMA$2,283,553$0
    Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$222,267$0
    Roger F. WickerRMS$6,750$0
    Ron WydenDOR$302,878$0

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    		NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Supported    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Opposed
    		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$38,450$0
    		Kelly AyotteRNH$40,118$0
    		Tammy BaldwinDWI$1,078,400$0
    		John BarrassoRWY$1,000$0
    		Michael F. BennetDCO$1,252,466$0
    		Richard BlumenthalDCT$146,264$0
    		Roy BluntRMO$109,630$0
    		Cory A. BookerDNJ$394,796$0
    		John BoozmanRAR$11,585$0
    		Barbara BoxerDCA$9,147$0
    		Sherrod BrownDOH$871,440$0
    		Richard BurrRNC$23,950$0
    		Maria CantwellDWA$162,634$0
    		Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$20,500$0
    		Ben CardinDMD$135,275$0
    		Tom CarperDDE$43,700$0
    		Bob CaseyDPA$237,837$0
    		Bill CassidyRLA$48,849$0
    		Daniel CoatsRIN$0$0
    		William Thad CochranRMS$31,700$0
    		Susan M. CollinsRME$67,750$0
    		Christopher A. CoonsDDE$136,222$0
    		Bob CorkerRTN$15,600$0
    		John CornynRTX$5,000$0
    		Tom CottonRAR$29,387$0
    		Mike CrapoRID$0$0
    		Ted CruzRTX$17,099$0
    		Steve DainesRMT$2,400$0
    		Joe DonnellyDIN$189,690$0
    		Dick DurbinDIL$205,049$0
    		Mike EnziRWY$2,000$0
    		Joni ErnstRIA$750$0
    		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$82,344$0
    		Deb FischerRNE$1,750$0
    		Jeff FlakeRAZ$1,500$0
    		Al FrankenDMN$476,022$0
    		Cory GardnerRCO$10,453$0
    		Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$313,028$0
    		Lindsey GrahamRSC$50,363$0
    		Chuck GrassleyRIA$11,050$0
    		Orrin G. HatchRUT$21,550$0
    		Martin HeinrichDNM$527,563$0
    		Heidi HeitkampDND$136,627$0
    		Dean HellerRNV$9,500$0
    		Mazie K. HironoDHI$295,543$0
    		John HoevenRND$4,833$0
    		Jim InhofeROK$5,250$0
    		Johnny IsaksonRGA$4,100$0
    		Ron JohnsonRWI$5,725$0
    		Tim KaineDVA$868,193$0
    		Angus S. King, Jr.IME$90,285$0
    		Mark KirkRIL$30,001$0
    		Amy KlobucharDMN$123,235$0
    		James LankfordROK$24,500$0
    		Patrick J. LeahyDVT$185,533$0
    		Mike LeeRUT$253$0
    		Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$86,625$0
    		Ed MarkeyDMA$744,854$0
    		John McCainRAZ$46,918$0
    		Claire McCaskillDMO$325,653$0
    		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$27,400$0
    		Bob MenéndezDNJ$158,450$0
    		Jeff MerkleyDOR$338,315$0
    		Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$6,250$0
    		Jerry MoranRKS$20,500$0
    		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$27,658$0
    		Chris MurphyDCT$521,537$0
    		Patty MurrayDWA$395,475$0
    		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$206,700$0
    		Rand PaulRKY$5,395$0
    		David PerdueRGA$5,400$0
    		Gary C. PetersDMI$896,354$0
    		Rob PortmanROH$51,901$0
    		John "Jack" ReedDRI$62,475$0
    		Harry ReidDNV$27,067$0
    		Jim RischRID$1,000$0
    		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$4,439$0
    		Mike RoundsRSD$1,750$0
    		Marco RubioRFL$34,285$0
    		Bernie SandersIVT$440,032$0
    		Ben SasseRNE$5,700$0
    		Brian SchatzDHI$497,938$0
    		Chuck SchumerDNY$314,650$0
    		Tim ScottRSC$13,300$0
    		Jeff SessionsRAL$0$0
    		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$467,710$0
    		Richard C. ShelbyRAL$0$0
    		Debbie StabenowDMI$190,301$0
    		Dan SullivanRAK$7,345$0
    		Jon TesterDMT$535,107$0
    		John ThuneRSD$17,896$0
    		Thom TillisRNC$7,201$0
    		Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$53,855$0
    		Tom UdallDNM$342,061$0
    		David VitterRLA$19,800$0
    		Mark R. WarnerDVA$173,152$0
    		Elizabeth WarrenDMA$2,283,553$0
    		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$222,267$0
    		Roger F. WickerRMS$6,750$0
    		Ron WydenDOR$302,878$0

    Interest Groups that supported this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Democratic/Liberal$7,379,240
    		Environmental policy$5,398,859
    		Teachers unions$910,780
    		Gay & lesbian rights & issues$815,726
    		Manufacturing unions$704,480
    		Minority/Ethnic Groups$612,336
    		Children's rights$563,701
    		Health & welfare policy$547,752
    		Churches, clergy & religious organizations$525,766
    		State & local govt employee unions$455,196
    		Communications & hi-tech unions$341,900
    		Labor Unions$197,000
    		Human Rights$45,000
    		AIDS treatment & testing$7,300
    		Consumer groups$750

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