Lawmakers took a step Wednesday toward reining in their own stock trading, a move Republicans hope will burnish Congress’ image as they head home for an extended August break. In a mostly party-line 232-198 vote, the House passed a GOP-led bill that would bar members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from buying new […]

The House is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would bar members of Congress from purchasing additional stocks while in office.

The House has approved legislation that would bar members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks.