Vote Begins On Wall Street Reform

Published on May 4, 2010 by Technology Slice

Vote Begins On Wall Street Reform – The U.S. Senate will cast its first votes on Tuesday on a sweeping Wall Street reform bill, with passage of a handful of uncontroversial amendments expected and a key procedural question still unsettled. A 60-vote rule would make winning passage for any amendment — and there are more [...]

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Financial Regulation Bill Blocked

Published on April 27, 2010 by Technology Slice

Financial Regulation Bill Blocked – A sweeping proposal to revamp Wall Street suffered a legislative setback this evening when the Senate failed to bring the measure to the floor for debate. Voting 57-41, Senate Democrats could not muster the 60 votes needed to overturn the threat of a GOP filibuster and begin formal debate on [...]

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