✉news WorldUS Politics first seen 22 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #9
Senate Democrats block bill restricting congressional stock trading
Original: Senate Democrats block bill restricting Congress members from trading stocks
Senate Democrats have blocked legislation that would restrict members of Congress from trading individual stocks. The measure had been pushed by critics who argue lawmakers should not be able to trade securities that could be affected by their legislative work. Supporters of the ban say the vote leaves a conflict-of-interest loophole open, while opponents of the bill's particular form have not detailed their objections in the available reporting.
Why now: A rare bipartisan issue stalled in the Senate draws attention to congressional conflicts of interest ahead of further legislative attempts.
US SenateSenate DemocratsUS Congress
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 8 snapshots from 11 h ago to 2 h ago.
Evidence
- Senate Democrats block bill restricting Congress members from trading stocks · KFXL
- Senate Democrats block bill restricting Congress members from trading stocks · WSMH
- Senate Democrats block bill restricting Congress members from trading stocks · KRXI
- Senate Democrats block bill restricting Congress members from trading stocks · National News Desk
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/525450