July 31, 2007 – 1:06 p.m.
By an overwhelming 411-8 vote, the House passed a lobbying and ethics bill Tuesday that would increase disclosure requirements for earmarks and lobbying activities. The bill now goes back to the Senate for final action.
The measure is primarily designed to give the public more information, faster, about the work of lobbyists and their political fundraising efforts, while slowing the revolving door that leads from Capitol Hill to K Street.
Senate Majority Leader
House Majority Leader
Because the measure would change Senate rules to require disclosure of earmarks and their authors in appropriations, tax and tariff measures, Reid will need two-thirds of those present and voting to invoke cloture and limit debate.


