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Candidates for the US Senate are the only federal candidates who fail to make their campaign finances available online in a timely fashion.

Where does Senator Alexander stand?

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

  • Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)

  • Supports S482:
  • Cosponsor of S482:
  • Opposes Roberts: CALL [ Why? ]
  • Calls: 2 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 Alexander's office: 202-224-4944

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 Alexander 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 Alexander for his support for a more transparent Congress.

The call is now complete. Please record your findings below.
If "I Don't Know" or "Senator Hasn't Decided Yet" on opposing Roberts amendment

Please let Senator Alexander 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 Alexander 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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2 calls have been made to Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.482Opposes Roberts
richard lasater 03.11.09 @ 11:59 AM Said s482 not up for a vote, therefor won't comment on amendment. Is Alexander so cynical as to support s482 and then an amendment to gut it? Who knows about politicians. unknown
Kyle 10.22.09 @ 12:16 PM The receptionist said she was not able to talk about campaign financing and was not able to give me the aide wh was responsible for the information on that. She did take down my request and said she would send it to the Senator. unknown