Campaign Finance Reform - Filibuster

A partisan debate erupts over the limiting of campaign financing. The Democrats support the bill which would enforce campaign spending limit… read more

A partisan debate erupts over the limiting of campaign financing. The Democrats support the bill which would enforce campaign spending limits by providing material incentives for the candidates. The Republicans argue that the bill would infringe upon First Amendment rights and deny people participation in the political process. They therefore filibuster the bill. Eight unsuccessful cloture votes are shown. close

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Campaign Finance Reform - Filibuster

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Program ID:
1793-1
Category:
Senate Highlight
Format:
Senate Highlight
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 26, 1988 | 9:52pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Feb 27, 1988 | 4:42am EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Feb 26, 1988 | 9:52pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 27, 1988 | 4:42am EST | C-SPAN 1
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