Amendment (S.Amdt.4719) to S.2284: An original bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, to restore the financial solvency of the flood insurance fund, and for other purposes.

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May 07, 2008 Roll call number 117 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4719) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Wicker Amdt. No. 4719 ) Amendment purpose To provide for the optional purchase of insurance against loss resulting from physical damage to or loss of real property or personal property related thereto located in the United States arising from any flood or windstorm.
Ayes: 19 (Democrat: 7; Republican: 12)
Nays: 74 (Democrat: 39; Republican: 33; Other: 2)
Abstained: 7 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 19%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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