Manchin Removes Ethics Provisions From Democratic Reform Bill

Senate Democrats' Freedom to Vote Act would no longer strengthen conflict of interest rules that prevent members of Congress from working on legislation primarily for their own financial interests.

Manchin Removes Ethics Provisions From Democratic Reform Bill
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) speaks with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.) on the steps of the Capitol, Sept. 13, 2021.