The senators from Nevada voted FOR the bill. Would they really go against the wishes of their biggest financial supporters?
Top 5 Contributors to Senator JOHN ENSIGN (Nevada)
1 MGM Mirage $159,050
2 Harrah's Entertainment $93,065
3 Simmons Cooper LLC $73,400
4 Station Casinos $38,000
5 Baron & Budd $37,000
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Top 5 Contributors to Senator HARRY REID (Nevada)
1 MGM Mirage $105,200
2 Mandalay Resort Group $78,350
3 Simmons Cooper LLC $73,400
4 Harrah's Entertainment $68,600
5 Station Casinos $38,000
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