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Democrats Block Stock-Trading Bill Ahead of Midterms

Original: Democrats Block Stock-Trading Bill, Denying the G.O.P. a Pre-Midterm Win

Senate Democrats blocked legislation to ban or restrict stock trading by members of Congress, denying Republicans a legislative win ahead of the midterm elections. The measure would have barred lawmakers from trading individual stocks, an issue with broad public support but disagreement over details and timing. The failed vote leaves the dispute unresolved heading into the campaign season.

Why now: A contested vote on congressional stock trading carries clear midterm political stakes for both parties.

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• Democrats Block Stock-Trading Bill, Denying the G.O.P. a Pre-Midterm Win · The New York Times

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