Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

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Status: Introduced

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV]Committees:

Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill, which was introduced July 15, 2008, intends to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, which will prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes. ^[1]

Senate Record Vote (184)

July 25, 2008

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

Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 50% - Cloture Motion Rejected

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

50

Ayes

43

Nays

Same for all scorecards:

Scored vote
Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard	Org. position: Nay
Description: "Limit debate on a measure expanding regulation of commodities trading to prevent price speculation. July 25. (50-43; 60 votes required to invoke cloture. Reid voted no so that he could subsequently move to reconsider the vote.)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php)

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