Senate moves closer to vote on sweeping financial reform bill
Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 15:11
in Mathematics & Economics
Breaking through Republican opposition, the Senate votes to close debate, paving the way for passage of the landmark bill by week's end. The Senate on Thursday took a major step toward approving a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations, voting 60-40 on a key procedural motion that paves the way for final passage by the end of the week.