Senate advances bill banning lawmaker stock trading

Breakdown

• A Senate committee advanced a bill banning stock trading by lawmakers, presidents, and vice presidents. 3s
• Senator Josh Hawley was the only Republican to support the bill, joining Democrats. 14s
• The bill would require elected officials to divest from stocks and other financial holdings. 1m 7s
• Republicans argue the bill could discourage people from seeking office; some Democrats have not signed on. 2m 25s
• Senate leadership says the bill is unlikely to reach the floor for a full vote soon. 3m 8s