US House approves $50.7 billion for Superstorm Sandy victims

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives has approved a $50.7 billion measure for Superstorm Sandy victims.

The 241-180 vote sends the measure to the Senate which is expected to take it up next Tuesday.

Northeastern lawmakers from both parties have been pressing for the aid for more than two months.

The Oct. 29 storm is blamed for 140 deaths and pounded the Atlantic coast with hurricane-force winds and coastal flooding. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were the hardest hit.