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Where does Senator Baucus stand?

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

  • Senator Max Baucus (D-MT)

  • Supports S482: CALL
  • 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 Baucus's office: 202-224-2651

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 Baucus 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 Baucus 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 Baucus 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.

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If "No" on opposing Roberts amendment

Please let Senator Baucus 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 Max Baucus (D-MT)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.482Opposes Roberts
Susan Miller 04.17.09 @ 12:31 PM I asked for the aide responsible for campaign finance legislation, Chris Lambert, who wasn't there, so I could only leave a message. Not sure where Baucus stands on this piece of legislation. unknown n/a
Elon Gilbert 04.19.09 @ 09:58 PM Left a message saying that I had voted for Max in the last two elections and very surprised if he is not on board supporting this bill since that was not my impression of where he stands on the issue of campaign reform. Urged him to support the bill and vote against the Robert amendment. unknown n/a