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1968 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, Second session, on S. 1881 ... and S. 2884 ... February 6, 1968.

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript record of a 1968 Senate subcommittee hearing regarding proposed federal election reforms, specifically focusing on bills S. 1881 and S. 2884. The hearing was held by the to discuss potential changes to campaign and election procedures.

Why it matters

The hearing documents the legislative history and public discourse surrounding federal election regulations that shaped the legal framework for campaign conduct and election administration in the late 1960s.

Who It Affects

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Federal candidates

Candidates for federal office would be subject to the new regulations proposed in the bills under discussion.

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U.S. Senate

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

Key Facts

  • The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • The session took place on February 6, 1968, during the Ninetieth Congress, Second Session.
  • The primary purpose of the hearing was to deliberate on the provisions of S. 1881 and S. 2884.
  • The subject matter of the hearing is federal election reform.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the February 6, 1968 hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss and gather testimony regarding proposed federal election reform legislation, specifically bills S. 1881 and S. 2884.
Which committee held these hearings?
The hearings were held by the , which is part of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

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Historical Election Reform Focus

The hearing highlights that federal election reform was a significant legislative priority as early as 1968.

S. 1881S. 2884

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Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections, Committee on Rules and Administration
OrganizationSubcommittee on Privileges and Elections“The Senate subcommittee responsible for conducting the hearings.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Rules and Administration“The parent committee of the subcommittee holding the hearings.”Map →

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