US Senate Dems block bill curbing congressional stock trading, calling it too weak

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 636

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans did not gain any support Wednesday from Democrats as they attempted to advance a bill that mashed together two hot-button midterm issues: requiring voter ID in federal elections and limiting stock trading for members of Congress.

The Republican-led bill, titled the Stop Insider Trading Act, failed 53-47 when lawmakers stayed solidly within party lines for the procedural vote. Most legislation requires 60 votes, or three-fifths of the Senate, to advance.

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