Information about the vote from special interest groups and other information providers in our Report Cards:
Associated Builders and Contractors
McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Act.
Senate passed S. 27, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform, as amended.Sierra Club
Campaign Finance Reform.
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001 (better known as the McCain-Feingold bill) - S.B. 27 - passed the U.S. Senate. Although the Sierra Club is deeply concerned over the increased amounts of hard money individuals are permitted to donate, the bill includes a ban on "soft money," the unregulated and unlimited contributions to political parties, and will be a strong first step towards real reform. The current system favors special interests like mining and timber companies and wealthy individuals who donate enormous sums of money.American Civil Liberties Union
S. 27 -- Campaign Finance Reform.
The House adopted a campaign finance measure introduced by Sen. John McCain. The ACLU opposed the measure because it would establish limits that effectively bar any individual or group from explicitly criticizing a public official standing for re-election within 60 days of the election.Public Citizen Congress Watch
Campaign Finance Reform: Final Passage of McCain-Feingold-Cochran Bill.
This vote was on final passage of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (S. 27), sponsored by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Russ Feingold (D-Wisc.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.). The bill’s major provisions included: a total ban on soft money (unlimited contributions to political parties from corporations, unions and individuals), a prohibition on corporate and union treasury financing of broadcast issue ads that clearly refer to a federal candidate 60 days prior to a general election, and a mandate that broadcasters use the “lowest unit charge” in billing candidates and parties for pre-election television time.Passed.National Right to Life Committee
McCain-Feingold 'campaign finance reform'.
The Senate passed the McCain-Feingold "campaign finance reform" bill (S. 27). This group opposed the bill because it contained sweeping restrictions on the right of this group, its affiliates, and other citizens' groups to communicate with the public regarding the positions and votes of federal politicians, and regarding upcoming votes in Congress.Christian Coalition
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001.
Senate passed S. 27, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide bipartisan campaign reform, as amended.League of Private Property Voters
Campaign Finance Overhaul.
Political Speech Restrictions
- McCain, R-AZ., Feingold, D-WI. Passage of
bill that would require nearly all grassroots
activist organizations to register with federal
agencies, restrict political speech, and adds
severe new penalties for violations.
Passed.Republican Liberty Caucus (Civil Liberty)
Campaign Finance/passage.
National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Bill of 2001.
The Senate passed the McCain-Feingold bipartisan campaign finance reform bill last evening. The final passage capped two weeks of debate, 39 amendments and a six-year struggle by bill sponsors John McCain (R-AZ) and Russ Feingold (D-WI).Gunowners Of America
McCain's Incumbent Protection.
The Senate passed S. 27, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide so-called "campaign finance reform."
The bill severely curtails the ability of outside groups such as GOA to communicate the actions of incumbent politicians to members and supporters prior to an election.