[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 139 (Wednesday, October 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
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                        CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 1997

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer a word of warning to 
House of Representatives leadership. Yesterday's failure to consider 
campaign finance reform in the Senate should not be used as an excuse 
against allowing a vote in this body.
  I was very disappointed to see that a minority of the Senate was able 
to block consideration of the McCain-Feingold legislation. It is clear 
that the will of the majority is being denied by the procedural tricks 
of the Senate leadership. In the House, the will of the majority is 
being denied by the refusal of the House leadership to allow a vote.
  While it may be easy for Members of Congress who oppose reform to 
point to the failure in the Senate as the excuse for inaction in this 
House, I will not accept that excuse. I will continue to demand that 
the House of Representatives be given the opportunity to vote on 
campaign finance reform.

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