Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Roll Call: "House 527 Bill Said to Lose Pence's Support on Eve of Tough Floor Battle"
Tory Newmyer of Roll Call says a "measure to regulate the nonprofit political groups known as 527s heads to the House floor Wednesday without the support of a leading Republican on the issue, casting into doubt the prospects of what was already expected to be a close vote." Here is another excerpt:
"But Tuesday evening, another senior GOP aide said that Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), author of a competing measure, will likely oppose the bill despite vigorous support from the Republican leadership. "Pence’s decision came after the House Rules Committee voted to block any floor amendments when lawmakers take it up Wednesday. He had wanted to propose swapping the measure under consideration for one he coauthored with Rep. Albert Wynn (D-Md.). He also wanted to offer a provision that would carve out contributions to political parties from caps on total giving placed on donors. "'He is profoundly disappointed at the fact that he wasn’t even given a chance to offer his amendment and allow the House to work its will,' an aide said. 'On this issue, leadership is being led around by moderates and outside groups who hate the Republican majority.'"
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