Call your senators to let them know they can't ignore the bill.

The last chance for this bill to pass will be when the Senate returns after Election Day.

Where does Senator Bond stand?

Please call Senator Kit Bond to find out where he stands on S. 223 and let him know that he should support the bill.

  • Senator Kit Bond (R-MO)

  • Supports S223: CALL
  • Cosponsor of S223:
  • Opposes Ensign: CALL [ Why? ]
  • Calls: 10 reported (our goal is 16 calls)

Why Oppose Ensign Amendment?

At this moment, Sen. John Ensign, who insists on adding an unnecessary, poison pill amendment, is blocking the bill.

The amendment proposed by Sen. Ensign 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 Bond's office: 202-224-5721

Ask to speak to the legislative aide responsible for handling campaign finance legislation, or you can leave a message with the receptionist.

Suggested Conversation Script

I am calling to ask Senator Bond to support S. 223, the Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act. This straightforward bill will ensure that senators file their campaign finance disclosure reports electronically, just like House members and Presidential candidates.

Will Senator Bond cosponsor or vote in favor of S. 223?

If “Yes” on Supporting or Cosponsoring S. 223

Great.

I also want to urge the Senator to oppose the Ensign (pronounced en-sen) amendment to S. 223, that would intimidate non profits from filing legitimate ethics complaints against Senators. This amendment is opposed by non profits from left to right because it would impose an unconstitutional burden on charities, religious organizations and other nonprofits by forcing them to disclose their donors when they file ethics complaints.

Can you tell me if he plans to oppose it?

If “Yes” on opposing Ensign Amendment

Please thank Senator Bond for his support for a more transparent Congress.

The call is now complete. Please record your findings below.
If “I Don't Know” or “Senator Hasn't Decided Yet” on opposing Ensign Amendment

Please let Senator Bond know that the Ensign amendment will mean that many organizations will decide against filing an ethics complaint in order to protect the privacy and First Amendment rights of their donors.

The call is now complete. Please record your findings below.

Please let Senator Bond know that I hope he reconsiders. Voting in favor of the Ensign amendment will hurt S. 223's chances of passing and becoming law. S. 223 is commonsense, uncontroversial legislation that will pass as long as the Ensign amendment fails.

The call is now complete. Please record your findings below.
I Don't Know or Senator Hasn't Decided Yet on S. 223

I hope the senator will end up supporting this bill. There is no public opposition to this bill. House and presidential candidates already have to file their campaign finance reports electronically. I also want to urge the Senator to oppose the Ensign (pronounced en-sen) amendment to S. 223, that would intimidate non profits from filing legitimate ethics complaints against Senators. This amendment is opposed by non profits from left to right because it would impose an unconstitutional burden on charities, religious organizations and other nonprofits by forcing them to disclose their donors when they file ethics complaints. So please also ask the senator to oppose the Ensign amendment.

The call is now complete. Please record your findings below.
If “No”

I hope the senator will reconsider. Can you tell me why he opposes this common sense legislation?

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10 calls have been made to Senator Kit Bond (R-MO)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.223Opposes Ensign
Sean Taylor 08.06.08 @ 10:26 AM unknown n/a
Dennis Cunningham 08.06.08 @ 03:59 PM I spoke with a staff person in Senator Bond's office this afternoon and she said that the Senator hasn't stated his position on either S. 223 or Senator Ensign's Amendment publicly. I asked her to tell the Senator that I would like to register my support for S. 223, as well as my opposition to Senator Ensign's Amendment on that bill. She agreed to let him know. unknown n/a
Mike Smith 08.07.08 @ 01:04 PM I called and left a message with the senator's LA on campaign finance issues. unknown n/a
Carol Klingsmith 08.07.08 @ 01:32 PM Senate not in session. Senator Bond has not indicated his choice according to aide. unknown n/a
Count of Tower Grove 08.07.08 @ 04:30 PM I emailed Senator Bond. He has yet to reply. unknown n/a
Nancy Seats 08.15.08 @ 11:35 AM I had to leave a message with the legislative aide. I left my phone number and requested a response. unknown n/a
C Baugh 08.22.08 @ 04:41 PM Receptionist knew the bill off the top of her head, but said he has no position yet. Expressed support for bill and opposition to Ensign amendment. With a bill like this, no Senator is likely to express opposition, just dodge until it comes to a vote, and hope its forgotten. Call because they're dodging the issue. There's no reason elected officials should keep hiding the shadiest of their contributors. The people who donate in the last two weeks (while the paperwork is filing and unavailable for scrutiny) know the Senators are desperate, and that shady life-saving money get big favors later on. unknown n/a
Paula Moore 09.18.08 @ 05:40 PM I spoke with a staff person who says the Senator has not released his statement yet and she doesn't know if he's in favor of it or not. unknown n/a
Grover 09.29.08 @ 01:39 PM didn't call unknown n/a
10.07.08 @ 11:14 AM "I'll pass it along" unknown n/a