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 Bayh stand?

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

  • Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN)

  • Supports S223: CALL
  • Cosponsor of S223:
  • Opposes Ensign: CALL [ Why? ]
  • Calls: 10 reported (our goal is 19 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 Bayh's office: 202-224-5623

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 Bayh 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 Bayh 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 Bayh 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 Bayh 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 Bayh 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 Evan Bayh (D-IN)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.223Opposes Ensign
08.05.08 @ 11:39 AM yes unknown
08.05.08 @ 11:16 AM Left message that I want full disclosure and a yes vote on s.223. unknown n/a
James Marquart 08.05.08 @ 02:14 PM His office will pass the request on to Senator Bayh. unknown n/a
08.06.08 @ 12:34 PM The assistant was unsure of his position but would pass on my desire that he support S223. unknown n/a
Susan Siemers 08.06.08 @ 02:52 PM Didn't know where the senator stood, said he would bring it to his attention. unknown n/a
David B. Priest 08.07.08 @ 10:15 AM Actually, I received an electronic message directing me to leave a message for the Senator. I did that. At this moment I have no idea if he plans to support the bill. I asked for an explanation if he does NOT plan to support it. Dave Priest unknown n/a
William Barnwell 08.07.08 @ 12:39 PM I sent him an email asking for his support and requesting a reply. I think he will support it while Sen. Ted will not. unknown n/a
Brian Cretton 08.08.08 @ 04:39 PM she didn't know. unknown n/a
Elizabeth McQuinn 08.11.08 @ 03:38 PM I called Senator Bayh's office at 3:35 p.m. today (Aug. 11th). Recording says his office is open from 9am - 6pm. Left message asking Senator Bayh to co-sponsor or vote for S-223. I also asked that he vote against Sen. John Ensign's amendment. I left my cell number and home address. unknown n/a
David Paul xavier Burch 09.03.08 @ 12:50 PM Spoke to a staffer unknown n/a