Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: Senate Ends Filibuster of Bill That Extends Unemployment Insurance

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today voted (60-40) to break the filibuster on legislation that temporarily extends unemployment to out-of-work Americans. The extension would last through November 30.

"This economy has been very hard on New Mexico families.  Unemployment insurance is a lifeline helping unemployed workers as they find new employment," Bingaman said.

The Senate is expected to vote on final passage this week.  The House of Representatives passed the same measure last month.