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 Brownback stand?

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

  • Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS)

  • Supports S223: CALL
  • Cosponsor of S223:
  • Opposes Ensign: CALL [ Why? ]
  • Calls: 3 reported (our goal is 13 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 Brownback's office: 202-224-6521

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 Brownback 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 Brownback 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 Brownback 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 Brownback 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 Brownback 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.

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If “No”

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

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3 calls have been made to Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.223Opposes Ensign
Faye Fender 08.05.08 @ 07:47 PM I've faxed direct to his office a request that he support this bill. No response yet. unknown n/a
Nate 08.07.08 @ 12:11 PM The individual who answered said he didn't know whether Senator Brownback supported the bill. He said he'd pass my message along to the senator. unknown n/a
08.08.08 @ 10:44 AM Staffer will "pass-along" request. unknown n/a