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 Stabenow stand?

Please call Senator Debbie Stabenow to find out where she stands on S. 223 and let her know that she should support the bill.

  • Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)

  • Supports S223: CALL
  • Cosponsor of S223:
  • Opposes Ensign: CALL [ Why? ]
  • Calls: 10 reported (our goal is 17 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 Stabenow's office: 202-224-4822

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 Stabenow 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 Stabenow 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 she plans to oppose it?

If “Yes” on opposing Ensign Amendment

Please thank Senator Stabenow for her 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 Stabenow 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 Stabenow know that I hope she 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.

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If “No”

I hope the senator will reconsider. Can you tell me why she opposes this common sense legislation?

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10 calls have been made to Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)

CallerTimeComments / NotesSupports S.223Opposes Ensign
William Rees 08.05.08 @ 11:26 AM yes yes
hillary 08.05.08 @ 12:58 PM unknown n/a
bad dad 08.06.08 @ 10:27 AM Voice mail left with Greg Cheney, her legislative aide. I called in support of the bill and asked for her co-sponsorship. unknown n/a
Brian Buchholz 08.07.08 @ 09:25 AM Called to register support. unknown n/a
Alex Azima 08.08.08 @ 01:43 PM Left message, urging Senator Stabenow to please co-sponsor/support this bill. unknown n/a
Gary Robert Jones 08.11.08 @ 11:15 AM I Heard about this on a local website in the Senator's state, where I live. The website was www.CHALDEAN.org. The site suggested we also try calling her local office in the area. I called the local office at (313) 961-4330 and Ruth answered the phone. After asking if the Senator was for the bill, Ruth said she was not sure, but we could e-mail her from her website or contact their DC office. Sounded like political run-around to show-off her website. I told Ruth to please check on the Senator's stance on this issue. Ruth returned saying she checked and did not see her as a co-signer to the bill and suggested she connect me to the DC office. After calling the DC office, you only get an answering machine. Although the answering machine says they are open from 9am - 6pm. I am not surprised that She is so secretive. She has not participated in any voluntary public disclosure requirements from any legitimate groups. I regret my family has ever voted for this fraud. My wife and I are public school teachers and we thought she would be a good advocate. We were so wrong! I hope more people call her and remind her how important it was when she was a teacher to be responsive to parents. Being a senator is no damn different! Answer our calls Debbie! unknown n/a
James Slomkoski 08.12.08 @ 05:27 PM Left a message on the machine. unknown n/a
09.16.08 @ 02:19 PM Receptionist said she takes all messages for aides. Requested the Senator's position on S223. Was asked if I would like to have her respond to my inquiry by e-mail or mail. I replied yes to e-mail response and asked for her support or co-sponsorship of the bill and opposition to the Ensign amendment. Expect a response. unknown n/a
09.24.08 @ 12:57 PM Did not sound sure... unknown n/a
11.06.08 @ 03:28 PM I left a message for the legislative aide to return my call. I will let you know if I hear any more about this. unknown n/a