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FEDERALhearing transcript

1967 Senate Hearings on Federal Election Reform

Original title: Federal election reform: hearings before the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections of the Committee on Rules and Administration, United States Senate, Ninetieth Congress, first session, on S. 596, S. 1546, and S. 1880 ... and S.1881, June 28 and 29, 1967.

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the legislative record for proposed changes to federal election laws that would dictate how campaigns are funded and how federal elections are conducted.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Senate

The Senate is the legislative body responsible for reviewing and potentially passing the proposed election reform bills.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document records the transcript of Senate hearings held in June 1967 regarding four proposed bills (S. 596, S. 1546, S. 1880, and S. 1881) aimed at reforming federal election procedures and campaign finance regulations.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections held hearings on June 28 and 29, 1967.
  • The hearings focused on four specific pieces of legislation: S. 596, S. 1546, S. 1880, and S. 1881.
  • The purpose of the hearings was to gather testimony regarding proposed federal election reforms.
  • The proceedings took place during the first session of the 90th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to discuss and gather testimony on four proposed bills related to federal election reform.
When did these hearings take place?
The hearings were conducted on June 28 and 29, 1967.

Why It Matters

These hearings represent the legislative record for proposed changes to federal election laws that would dictate how campaigns are funded and how federal elections are conducted.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

1967 Election Reform Push

The simultaneous consideration of four distinct bills suggests a coordinated effort to address election integrity and campaign finance in the late 1960s.

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Privileges and ElectionsThe Senate subcommittee conducting the hearings.Map →
organizationCommittee on Rules and AdministrationThe parent committee of the subcommittee.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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