Reaction Of Senator Patrick Leahy,
Ranking Member, Judiciary Committee,
And Co-Sponsor Of The Fairness In Asbestos Injury Resolution Act,
On Senate’s Vote To Invoke Cloture
On The Motion To Proceed To The Asbestos Bill
February 7, 2006

On Tuesday evening, the Senate moved forward on a bipartisan bill that would provide much-needed relief to victims of asbestos exposure. The Senate voted overwhelmingly to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to consideration of S. 852, The Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act. 

Senator Leahy, the ranking Democratic member of the Judiciary Committee, is a co-sponsor of the bill with Sen. Arlen Specter, the chairman of the panel.  Leahy issued the following comment in reaction to the Senate’s vote.   

“We have marshaled solid support in clearing this crucial first step, but we are acutely aware that many more hurdles remain.  Chairman Specter and our bipartisan coalition will continue to press forward in this effort to fairly and effectively help the victims, families and businesses that have been ravaged by the asbestos crisis.”

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