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Senate Bans Lawmakers from Prediction Markets

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 12

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The United States Senate has unanimously voted to ban its members and staff from participating in online prediction markets. This decision comes amidst broader discussions about financial ethics for politicians, contrasting with slower progress on issues like congressional stock trading.

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  • The United States Senate unanimously voted to ban senators and staff from participating in prediction markets.

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    Fox News highlights the Senate's swift action to ban prediction market participation for lawmakers and staff, contrasting it with the long-stalled efforts to ban congressional stock trading, emphasizing the ongoing public distrust in politicians' financial dealings.

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