Legislation to create a special section of the bankruptcy code for banks advanced in the House Wednesday, a step toward preparing a new system to prevent chaotic bank failures that have prompted taxpayer bailouts.

The Judiciary Committee advanced the legislation Wednesday on a voice vote, but future action on bank bankruptcy could turn contentious.

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