Date: August 2, 1977
Subject: Campiagn Financing
Description: Allen (D-AL) amendment to delete part 1 of the bill providing public financing of U.S. Senate general election campaigns. Aside from its tremendous cost, public financing would strengthen the influence of special interests, give more advantages to incumbents, and increase the political power of labor unions.
Result: Amendment Agreed to, 58-39
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