S.3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 as introduced.
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Jul 14thIntroduced in the Senate. Ordered read the first time Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 14th
Jul 15thRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 882.

Latest Vote

Result: Cloture Motion Rejected - July 25, 2008

Roll call number 184 in the Senate

Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on S. 3268 )

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 50%

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

Edward Kennedy
Barack Obama

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