The retailers of America came together in a way they'd never come together before to raise questions about debit cards and the fees that were being charged to them. And The amendment passed with more than 60 votes to the surprise of this sponsor as well as the other members of the Senate. And as luck would have it, the House of Representatives decided, Barney Frank in particular, that this issue showed enough support in the Senate not to be part of any meaningful negotiations in conference. (04:17–04:24)
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Asserts that the amendment on debit card fees passed with over 60 votes.
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