John C. Carney, Jr.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to pass legislation that limits the role of money in politics. Since the Citizens United decision in 2010, the role of fundraising and spending in political campaigns has gotten even more out of control than it was before.

That is why I introduced a constitutional amendment, H.J. Res. 24, which allows Congress and the States to rein in campaign contributions. It is also why I cosponsored the DISCLOSE Act, the Government By the People Act, and the democracy for all amendment--all designed to limit the influence of money in our political system.

The American people need to know that their elected officials are here to serve them and not big campaign contributors. The overwhelming amount of money spent on campaigns weakens people's faith in our political system.

Mr. Speaker, I urge House leadership to take up legislation to address this issue. We need to change our laws to get money out of politics and to keep our focus where it belongs--doing the right thing for the American people.

Amendment V:

``No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; . . . ''

Mr. Speaker, I wish to clarify my position on rollcall votes cast between July 9, 2014 and July 17, 2014.

On rollcall vote No. 371, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. McAllister I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 372, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Ms. Hahn I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 373, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Gosar I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 374, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Wenstrup I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 375, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Swalwell I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 376, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Byrne I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 377, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. McClintock I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 378, on consideration of H.R. 803 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 379, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. McClintock I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 380, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Ms. Bonamici I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 381, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Ms. Speier I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 382, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Ms. Titus I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 383, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Schiff I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 384, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Quigley I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 385, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Chabot I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 386, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Ms. Titus I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 387, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Ms. DeLauro I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 388, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. King I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 389, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Lankford I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 390, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Cassidy I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 391, on ordering the previous question for H. Res. 661 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``nay.''

On rollcall vote No. 392, on consideration of H. Res. 661 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``nay.''

On rollcall vote No. 393, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Burgess I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 394, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. LaMalfa I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 395, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Stockman I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 396, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Stockman I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 397, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. McKinley I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 398, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Ms. Blackburn I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 399, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Gosar I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 400, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 4923 by Mr. Hudson I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``no.''

On rollcall vote No. 401, on the motion to recommit for H.R. 4923 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 402, on final passage of H.R. 4923 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``nay.''

On rollcall vote No. 403, on the motion to recommit to H.R. 4718 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 404, on final passage of H.R. 4718 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``nay.''

On rollcall vote No. 405, on consideration of H.R. 4195 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 406, on consideration of H.R. 5029 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 407, on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 669 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 408, on passage of H. Res. 669 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 409, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 5016 by Ms. Jackson Lee I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 410, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 5016 by Ms. Moore I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 412, on consideration of an amendment offered to H.R. 5016 by Ms. Waters I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``aye.''

On rollcall vote No. 413, on consideration of the motion to recommit with instructions H.R. 5021 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 414, on passage of H.R. 5021 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 428, on ordering the previous question to H. Res. 670 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``nay.''

On rollcall vote No. 429, on passage of H. Res. 670 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 430, on the motion to instruct for H.R. 3230 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 431, on the motion to recommit for H.R. 4719 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``yea.''

On rollcall vote No. 432, on passage of H.R. 4719 I did not vote. It was my intention to vote ``nay.''

I would also like to take this opportunity to clarify my vote on final passage of H.R. 4923 and H.R. 5021.

On H.R. 4923 I would have voted for the bill despite concerns about the increase in funding for fossil fuel research at the expense of decreases in funding for renewable energy technologies. Furthermore, I was concerned by a policy rider that would prevent the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers from moving forward with rulemaking to clarify the definition of Waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act.

On H.R. 5021 I voted yes because it is critically important that we keep our Highway Trust Fund solvent and transportation projects moving forward. However, I am frustrated that we have not yet been able to achieve a longer-term fix for the Highway Trust Fund. In crafting a new highway reauthorization I urge my colleagues to work on a bipartisan basis to ensure a reliable, dedicated funding source for our highway projects.