# Terror Backstop Gets Final Approval 

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Drawing applause from insurance industry representatives, the U.S. Senate ended months of wrangling and  voted final approval tonight for a bill providing  three years of government support for terrorism insurance.

The vote, which came virtually without debate,  was   86-11.  All of the negative votes came from Republican senators. Many like Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming had voiced  objection to the fact that in final form the measure did not contain restrictions on lawsuits brought against  businesses or persons after a terrorist attack.

Objections to the measure came from consumer groups, which called it an unwarranted giveaway.

Sources:
- National Underwriter (http://www.nationalunderwriter.com/pandc/hotnews/viewPC.asp?article=11_19_02_23_7199.xml)