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Senate asks Congress to consider constitutional amendment on political contributions after heated floor debate
Summary
The Wyoming Senate approved a resolution asking Congress to consider a constitutional amendment to permit limits on political contributions after floor debate about Citizens United and dark‑money spending.
Cheyenne — The Wyoming Senate on Feb. 11 passed Senate Joint Resolution 8, a nonbinding measure requesting that Congress consider a constitutional amendment permitting limits on political contributions. The resolution passed on third reading by a 17‑13 vote with one senator excused.
Sponsor Senator Cooper framed the resolution as a request for Congress to study whether the current Supreme Court jurisprudence permits foreign or large undisclosed contributions to unduly influence U.S. elections. "In the…
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