Senate Approves Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform Bill
Today the Senate approved the financial overhaul legislation known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (HR 4173). Before today's 60 to 39 vote, the legislation was approved by the House of Representatives on June 30th after clearing the House-Senate conference on June 29th. The legislation must first be signed by President Barack Obama before becoming law. The signing ceremony is expected the week of July 19th.
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