politics Washington, United States
US Senate blocks bill restricting congressional stock trades
53votes
Votes were cast in favor of advancing the bill.
The US Senate voted 53-47 against advancing the Stop Insider Trading Act, falling short of the 60 votes needed. Democrats opposed the bill, citing its provisions on existing portfolios and bundled voter ID rules.
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The US Senate blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act.
“The US Senate on Wednesday blocked a Republican bill restricting stock trading by members of Congress”
- 53votes
Votes were cast in favor of advancing the bill.
“The 53-47 vote”
- 47votes
Votes were cast against advancing the bill.
“The 53-47 vote”