June 24, 2010

DISCLOSE Act Passes House; Future Prospects Uncertain

The bill passed by a 219-206 vote, with about 36 Democrats voting no and 2 Republicans voting yes.

I've been in Washington for a week and I've asked everyone following this issue what the path might be for Senate passage. I still don't see it.

Here are some news stories and commentaries (some of which predate the vote):
AP

Politico

David Broder (Michael Malbin sent out a statement (which I cannot find on the CFI website) taking issue with Broder's characterization of Malbin's views on DISCLOSE)

CCP (condemning vote)

Ciara Torres-Spellicsy (on DISCLOSE and FENA)

Brad Smith (on foreign contributions)

Fred Wertheimer (on passage in House)

Posted by Rick Hasen at June 24, 2010 02:25 PM