Senate GOP Again Blocks DISCLOSE Act
By John Stanton
Posted September 23, 2010 at 1:53pmThe Senate on Thursday once again blocked consideration of a controversial campaign finance measure that would require greater disclosure of corporate campaign spending.
A cloture motion to begin debate on the DISCLOSE Act fell short on a 59-39 vote. The outcome likely puts the legislation on the back burner until after the midterm elections, but it is unclear whether Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will try to take the issue up again during a lame-duck session.
The DISCLOSE Act has already passed the House.