Conversation so far:
What is the Franken amendment?
Bill that would forbid federal contractors from forcing victims of sexual assault, battery and discrimination to submit to binding arbitration and thereby prohibiting them from going to court.
How did the Franken amendment proceed?
The amendment passed 68 to 30 with all opposition coming from Republicans including Vitter.
What did David Vitter do next after the Franken amendment passed?
Republican senators said they voted against it because it was unenforceable, a position also taken by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Obama administration.
Who supported the Franken amendment?
Democrats
Any other supporters or people against the Franken amendment besides the democrats?
The DOD and White House agreed with the intent of the legislation and suggested it should be broadened to prohibit the use of arbitration in cases of sexual assault for any business contract.

Question: Was this considered controversial?
Self-contained rewrite: Was the Franken amendment considered controversial?