The U.S. House of Representatives has passed HR 1, the Democratic-backed election reform bill that includes an amendment from Maine 2nd District Rep. Jared Golden providing public financing for congressional races. The floor debate over that amendment Friday triggered a heated exchange between Golden and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California. The sweeping measure seeks to overturn barriers to voting, reduce the influence of big money in politics and impose stricter ethics rules on federal officials.

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