US House Vote on Internet & Campaign Finance

On the evening of November 2, the US House of Representatives failed to pass HR 1606, which would exempt the internet from campaign finance restrictions. The bill received 225 “Yes” votes and 182 “No” votes, but it needed two-thirds to pass, for procedural reasons. The bill’s sponsor, Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) will bring it up again at a time when it only needs a majority.


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