Amendment (S.Amdt.4723) 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 119 (Amendment number S.Amdt.4723) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Vitter Amdt. No. 4723 ) Amendment purpose To allow for a reasonable 5-year phase-in period for adjusted premiums.
Ayes: 23 (Democrat: 15; Republican: 8)
Nays: 69 (Democrat: 30; Republican: 37; Other: 2)
Abstained: 8 (Democrat: 5; Republican: 3)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 23%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Democrats 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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