Amendment (S.Amdt.3989) 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 149 (Amendment number S.Amdt.3989) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Durbin Amdt. No. 3989 as Modified) Amendment purpose To ensure that the fees that small businesses and other entities are charged for accepting debit cards are reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred, and to limit payment card networks from imposing anti-competitive restrictions on small businesses and other entities that accept payment cards.
Ayes: 64 (Democrat: 46; Republican: 17; Other: 1)
Nays: 33 (Democrat: 9; Republican: 23; Other: 1)
Abstained: 3 (Democrat: 2; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 64%
Result: Amendment Agreed to

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Robert Byrd Abstain
Sen. Bill Nelson [D, FL] Abstain

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