Averages can be deceiving, itstarted. Your source reports that of the 205 Rep's who voted for the Bill, the average donation from banking businesses was $231,877. However only 65 of the Rep's who voted for the bill were given that much or more, while obviously 140 who voted yes fell below that average amount.

The mean amount contributed to those voting "yes" was $103,000. The mean amount contributed to those voting "no" was $102,000.

Reps. Kucinich and Paul both voted against it.


Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.

(Native American prayer)