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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 Bennet stand?

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

  • Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)

  • Supports S482: CALL
  • Cosponsor of S482:
  • Opposes Roberts: CALL [ Why? ]
  • Calls: 8 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 Bennet's office: 202-224-5852

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 Bennet 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 Bennet 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 Bennet 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 Bennet 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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8 calls have been made to Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.482Opposes Roberts
Nancy Watzman 03.11.09 @ 04:02 PM Staffer said that Sen. Bennet did not have a position on the issue yet, but would appreciate getting more background information about it. unknown n/a
Robert Slagle 03.11.09 @ 04:20 PM Jeff, Senator Bennet's aide states that he has just become aware of this legislation ... He does not know what the Senator's position is or will be. I asked that he relay my request that the Senator support "transparency" and the electronic posting of campaign contributions as well as take leadership in seeing that this bill progresses without encumberance. NO response ... I was referred to the F E C web site for their report ... unknown n/a
Todd S 03.13.09 @ 03:49 PM I spoked with a staffer named Brandon. He did not know the Senator's position and told me to check http://bennett.senate.gov/ to see. I did this but did not find anything about the bill. I told him to support (and co-sponsor) the bill and oppose Sen Roberts' amendment. unknown n/a
David Doud 05.05.09 @ 09:16 AM unknown n/a
Jake B. 07.07.09 @ 04:34 PM The receptionist said he hasn't made a statement about it yet because nothing has been done on it since February. unknown
07.08.09 @ 03:18 PM Left message unknown
Steven Poctor 08.04.09 @ 04:18 PM Simply took email and kept asking for zip code......said i would get a response back. unknown
08.05.09 @ 03:05 PM Left message with the legislative aide unknown