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Where does Senator Bunning stand?

Please call Senator Jim Bunning to find out where he stands on S. 482 and let him know that he should support the bill.

  • Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY)

  • Supports S482: CALL
  • Cosponsor of S482:
  • Opposes Roberts: CALL [ Why? ]
  • Calls: 5 reported (our goal is 10 calls)

Why Oppose Roberts Amendment?

At this moment, Sen. Roberts, who insists on adding an unnecessary, poison pill amendment, is blocking the bill.

The amendment proposed by Sen. Roberts would reduce accountability by requiring outside groups filing ethics complaints to reveal their sources of funding. This provision would constitute an unconstitutional burden on charities, religious bodies and non-profits attempting to ensure the operation of an honest and clean government. [ read more ]

Step 3Call Senator Bunning's office: 202-224-4343

Ask to speak to the legislative aide responsible for handling campaign finance legislation, or you can leave a message with the receptionist.

I am calling to ask Senator Bunning to oppose the Roberts Amendment to S. 482, the Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act. S. 482 is about transparency. The Roberts amendment would mean a less transparent Senate because it would result in fewer ethics complaints being filed by nonprofit organizations.

Can you tell me if he plans to oppose it?

If "Yes" on opposing Roberts amendment

Please thank Senator Bunning for his support for a more transparent Congress.

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If "I Don't Know" or "Senator Hasn't Decided Yet" on opposing Roberts amendment

Please let Senator Bunning know that the Roberts Amendment undermines the privacy and First Amendment rights of donors to nonprofits. Many organizations will decide against filing ethics complaints in order to protect those rights.

The call is now complete. Please record your findings below.
If "No" on opposing Roberts amendment

Please let Senator Bunning know that I hope he reconsiders. Voting in favor of the Roberts amendment will hurt S. 482's chances of becoming law. S. 482 is common sense, uncontroversial legislation that will pass as long as the Roberts Amendment fails.

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5 calls have been made to Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.482Opposes Roberts
Peter Wedlund 03.11.09 @ 11:58 AM As you probably are aware, Senator Bunning is one of the most inept Senators in Congress. He is out of touch with most things and he is facing re-election next year which he is very likely to lose. His own party doesn't even care to see him run and in response he has threatened to sue the Republican party if they support soneone other than him in the Republican primary and threatened to quit early so the Democratic governor can appoint a Democrat to fill out his term because of the cold shoulder Republicans are giving him. I don't ever expect much from this Senator and have never figured out why he was even re-elected to the Senate when we have far more capable people to represent us in party politics. unknown n/a
Bruce Purdy 03.12.09 @ 12:38 PM unknown n/a
03.31.09 @ 04:58 PM I couldn't get past the person who answered the telephone. She said she wasn't aware if he had taken a position on this bill, but would convey my support. unknown n/a
Kathleen Ford 04.01.09 @ 10:11 AM REsponse: Senator Bunning hasn't issued a statement on this bill yet. unknown n/a
Bruce Purdy 07.07.09 @ 02:30 PM I spoke with the proper aide,(campaign finance reform), a Kim something(?. She and other staff in Bunning's office seemed at a loss for words when I put the questions to them just as you have them. In particular they said they were not aware of the bill yet, and had not heard of it "coming to the floor for a vote yet". They thus could not tell me how Bunning intends to vote on it. unknown