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PN 959-111 - Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman - Key Vote

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Richard Shelby voted Nay (Confirmation Vote) on this legislation.

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Nomination - Nomination Confirmed (Senate) (70-30) - (Key vote)

Title: Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to confirm Ben Bernanke to a second term as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.

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Nomination - Passage (Executive) -

Title: Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman

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