Amendment (S.Amdt.3738) to S.3217: To promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail," to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.

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May 10, 2010 Roll call number 137 (Amendment number S.Amdt.3738) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Sanders Amdt. No. 3738 as Modified) Amendment purpose To require the non-partisan Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System that does not interfere with monetary policy, to let the American people know the names of the recipients of over $2,000,000,000,000 in taxpayer assistance from the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.
Ayes: 96 (Democrat: 55; Republican: 39; Other: 2)
Nays: 0 (Democrat: 0; Republican: 0)
Abstained: 4 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 2)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 96%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

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