Amendment (S.Amdt.3927) to S.2248: An original bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to modernize and streamline the provisions of that Act, and for other purposes.

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February 12, 2008 Roll call number 17 (Amendment number S.Amdt.3927) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Specter Amdt. No. 3927 ) Amendment purpose To provide for the substitution of the United States in certain civil actions.
Ayes: 30 (Democrat: 29; Republican: 0; Other: 1)
Nays: 68 (Democrat: 20; Republican: 47; Other: 1)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 30%
Result: Amendment Rejected

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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