The first step toward the constitutional amendment will be taken early next month with a hearing by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick J. Leahy, Vermont Democrat.
Democrats‘ proposal would overturn a number of Supreme Court precedents dating back to the landmark 1976 Buckley v. Valeo decision that declared spending on political campaigns to be free speech protected by the First Amendment.
Mr. Reid and his fellow Democrats say the government should have the ability to decide who can spend money in elections and how much they are allowed to spend. That would apply to candidates and other Americans, including the interest and pressure groups that play an increasing role in campaign
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