[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 74 (Thursday, May 20, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H3396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                VOTE ON SHAYS-MEEHAN BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY

  (Mr. PASCRELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, with all civility, Congress is still 
divided between those who believe there is too much money in our 
campaigns and those who believe there is never enough. We sell 
democracy short if we think the voters are not watching our electoral 
behavior. They are becoming very interested in how we handle campaign 
financing.
  Last year, the freshman campaign finance bill was used as 
interference in getting Shays-Meehan to the floor. With the discharge 
petition from both sides, we accomplished a vote. We do not need any 
obstructions now. Let us get on with it. Let us restore credibility to 
the electoral process now, not later.
  Shays-Meehan needs to be voted on before Memorial Day. We can do this 
in a bipartisan way. I appeal to my colleagues, let us conclude this 
debate in a civil tone. I think it is the best for America.

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