The Senate has broken a filibuster on a bill that provides a short-term extension for unemployment benefits and the National Flood Insurance Program. By a 60-34 vote, the Senate agreed to vote later this week on the bill (H.R. 4851) that extends the flood program until April 30. Democratic leaders are planning to amend the bill, allowing the programs to be extended until May 31. The House passed the extension bill on March 16 with the Federal Emergency Management Agency due to run out of authority to renew or issue new flood insurance policies on March 29. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., blocked passage just before the Senate left on March 28 for a two-week spring break. The Senate returned on Monday and voted to end the filibuster.
Processing Content
