The New York delegation's role in changing the Wall Street reform bill to alter the provision regulating derivatives was a rare political moment - much of the heavily Democratic group was actually on the same page.
And it came despite initial resistance from a liberal faction within the delegation that was caught between its desire to regulate an industry guilty of some poor practices that led to an economic downfall and its fear of sinking an important reform bill.
According to several people familiar with the negotiations, several members played key behind-the-scenes roles - such as Rep. Nita Lowey, one of the longest-serving members in the state and one with a strong relationship to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
And there was a small group that didn't support the push to get rid of Arkansas Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln's provision. Among the most vocal in the group was Manhattan Rep. Jerrold Nadler, according to several legislative sources and delegation members.
"We don't weigh in as New Yorkers very often," agreed Rep. Gary Ackerman, who, along with Reps. Mike McMahon and Scott Murphy, is getting praised for lobbying outside of the conference committee that worked on the bill.
