Senate Voice Votes

Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent:


S.J.Res. 13: A joint resolution granting the consent of Congress to the International Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding

S.Res. 319: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United States Transportation Command on its 20th anniversary

S. 2106: Procedural Fairness for September 11 Victims Act of 2007
A bill to provide nationwide subpoena authority for actions brought under the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund of 2001.

S.Con.Res. 45: A concurrent resolution commending the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation for its work in aiding children and families affected by child abuse, and designating November 2007 as National Courage Month.

S. 1640: Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007
A bill to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck.

S. 742: Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing materials and products having asbestos-containing material, and for other purposes.

S.Con.Res. 39: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims

S.J.Res. 17: A joint resolution directing the United States to initiate international discussions and take necessary steps with other Nations to negotiate an agreement for managing migratory and transboundary fish stocks in the Arctic Ocean.

S.Res. 344: A resolution commending the Government of Germany for preventing a large-scale terrorist attack in September 2007, and supporting future cooperation to prevent terrorism.

S.Con.Res. 36: A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week

S. 1839: A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Americans perpetrated or supported by the Government of Libya.


11/19 Update:
H.R. 2761: An original bill to reauthorize the Federal terrorism risk insurance program, and for other purposes.

Senate Passes Terrorism Insurance Measure
The Senate passed a seven-year extension of the nation's terrorism insurance backstop on Friday, after negotiators hammered out a solution to pay-as-you-go issues that had stalled the bill. The chamber took up the House-passed measure (HR 2761) and substituted the text of a Senate bill (S 2285) that differs in some critical respects from the House version. The bill passed by voice vote.