A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and to require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

15 cosponsors — 9 Republicans, 6 Democrats

6 of 15 cosponsors (40%) are from the other party.

Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Elizabeth Dole (R-NC), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), John Kerry (D-MA), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Mel Martinez (R-FL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Clarence Nelson (D-FL), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Theodore Stevens (R-AK), David Vitter (R-LA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Roger Wicker (R-MS).

More from the sponsor

Other 110th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

• S.Res. 567 (110th) A resolution designating June 2008 as "National Internet Safety Month".
• S.Res. 158 (110th) A resolution designating April 20, 2007, as "National and Global Youth Service Day".
• S.Res. 378 (110th) A resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and contributions they have made to the Nation.
• S.Res. 528 (110th) A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".
• S.Res. 676 (110th) A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
• S.Res. 348 (110th) A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Sponsor’s state and district

Alaska in Congress