[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 10, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7123]
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          WHEN WILL THE HOUSE VOTE ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM?

  (Mr. FARR of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to ask the 
Republican leadership: When are we going to legislate? If something is 
broke, let us fix it.
  Mr. Speaker, every Congress before this one was able to vote here and 
act on campaign finance reform. The House Democrats passed a 
comprehensive campaign finance reform in the last three Congresses; in 
the 101st, 102d, and 103d. Even last session, when the Republicans were 
in control, we had a vote here on the floor.
  When, Mr. Speaker, do we get to have that vote this year? Now, let us 
not talk about minor campaign reform. Comprehensive campaign reform, 
that is what every other Congress has been able to debate and vote on. 
When do we get to do that?
  Mr. Speaker, let us not just hear; let us act. Let us not 
investigate; let us legislate.

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