Lawmaker Stock Trading Blocked

Senate Democrats block bill banning lawmaker stock trades over voter ID dispute

Senate Democrats have blocked a bill to prohibit US lawmakers from purchasing stock in public companies, arguing that this would make voting ballots more difficult for some citizens. The Democrats also criticized Republican leaders for attaching unrelated voter ID restrictions. The vote, which occurred on the last day the Senate plans to be in session before the November midterm elections, puts many Democratic senators on record against moving forward with legislation aimed at reducing congressional stock trading.

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