Providing for consideration of H.R. 992, the Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act; and H.R. 2347, the Retail Investor Protection Act
Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 992) to amend provisions in section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act relating to Federal assistance for swaps entities, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2374) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers.
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 226 | 51.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 193 | 44.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.7% |