Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
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| + | The '''Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007''' [http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2284/show (S. 2284)] was introduced in the Senate on November 1, 2007, by Sen. [[Chris Dodd]] (D-Conn.). The bill sought to restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program, to provide coverage for damage from storm winds and waters (or a combination of both) and to update and consolidate flood maps. The Senate eventually incorporated this measure into [http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3121/show H.R. 3121], which was sent to conference committee.<ref>[http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3121/show Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008]</ref><ref>[http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2284/show Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007]</ref> | ||
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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.
Sponsor: Christopher DoddCommittees: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Summary
The Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 (S. 2284) was introduced in the Senate on November 1, 2007, by Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.). The bill sought to restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program, to provide coverage for damage from storm winds and waters (or a combination of both) and to update and consolidate flood maps. The Senate eventually incorporated this measure into H.R. 3121, which was sent to conference committee.[1][2]
Senate action
Senate Record Vote (123)
May 13, 2008
On the Amendment (McConnel Amdt. No. 4720 )
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 42% - Amendment Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
42
Ayes
56
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Nays | 48 | 6 | 2 |
| Abst. | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Senate Record Vote (125)
May 13, 2008
On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 3121 As Amended )
On Passage of the Bill
On Passage of the Bill
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 92% - Bill Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
92
Ayes
6
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 46 | 44 | 2 |
| Nays | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Abst. | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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