Congress passed and sent to President Obama for signature today legislation that increases the borrowing authority for the National Flood Insurance Program by one-third.

The House passed the legislation through expedited procedures that required a two-thirds vote; the Senate acted several hours later by unanimous consent.

The House vote was 354-67. All "nay" votes came from Republicans, while all 192 House Democrats who voted supported the bill.

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