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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Democrats voted against a bill that contained only a ban on members of Congress and their spouses trading individual stocks.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The legislation did not contain only a congressional stock-trading ban. It also included a voter-identification provision, meaning lawmakers were voting on a bill containing multiple policy measures.
Date: 07/25/2026
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Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check