Opposition to campaign finance reform has been the main reason that it has not passed thus far, but another reason has been the lack of consensus among the pro-campaign finance reform members. There have been too many reform proposals to settle on one, and the confusion has stopped reform. Well, thanks to the work of Mr. Shays and Mr. Meehan, we have a consensus bill. Let us unite behind that legislation and pass it as soon as possible.

I also urge this House to stop the sham on the campaign finance reform debate. The underlying bill currently has 11 substitutes and over 600 amendments filed. It is obvious that this is just a stalling tactic to stop reform.

Promises have been repeatedly made on the floor of this House to bring up campaign finance reform and have a vote on it as soon as possible. Once again, those promises are not being met. Campaign finance reform is being thwarted, and a stalling tactic is replacing real reform. Let us vote on Shays-Meehan as soon as possible.