Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008

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Status: House Passed

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Collin C. Peterson [D, MN-7]Committees: House Agriculture, Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill, which was introduced July 24, 2008, hoped to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.^[1]

House of Representatives Action

The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 6604 on September 18, 2008.

House Record Vote (608)

September 18, 2008

On Passage: H R 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act
On Passage

Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 65% - Passed

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)

283

Ayes

133

Nays

Same for all scorecards:

Name of bill: Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
Roll call number: 608
Congress number: 110th
Session number: 2
Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 608, 110th Congress, Session 2

Scored vote
Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard	Org. position: Aye
Description: ""Authorize federal regulators to set limits on energy-trading speculators in the commodity futures market. September 18. (283-133)"" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php)