Amendment (S.Amdt.3436) to H.R.5949: To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.

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December 27, 2012 Roll call number 234 (Amendment number S.Amdt.3436) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3436 to H.R. 5949 (FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012) Amendment purpose To ensure adequate protection of the rights under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Ayes: 12 (Democrat: 9; Republican: 3)
Nays: 79 (Democrat: 38; Republican: 40; Other: 1)
Abstained: 9 (Democrat: 4; Republican: 4; Other: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 12%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] Abstain
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D, OH] Abstain
Sen. Tom Harkin [D, IA] Abstain
Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg [D, NJ] Abstain

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