After sensational reports of advising illegal activities by the group ACORN, Burris was one of seven Democrats who voted to continue funding [[ACORN]]. They failed and ACORN was stripped of funding.<ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27153.html Senate denies ACORN funding, Politico, September 14, 2009]</ref> == References ==
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After sensational reports of advising illegal activities by the group ACORN, Burris was one of seven Democrats who voted to continue funding [[ACORN]]. They failed and ACORN was stripped of funding.<ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27153.html Senate denies ACORN funding, Politico, September 14, 2009]</ref>