Amendment (S.Amdt.3991) 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 12, 2010 Roll call number 146 (Amendment number S.Amdt.3991) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Franken Amdt. No. 3991) Amendment purpose To instruct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish a self-regulatory organization to assign credit rating agencies to provide initial credit ratings.
Ayes: 64 (Democrat: 52; Republican: 11; Other: 1)
Nays: 35 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 30; Other: 1)
Abstained: 1 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 0)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 64%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

Republicans Voting 'Aye'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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