Amendment (S.Amdt.3930) 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 06, 2008 Roll call number 7 (Amendment number S.Amdt.3930) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Cardin Amdt No. 3930 ) Amendment purpose To modify the sunset provision.
Ayes: 49 (Democrat: 48; Republican: 0; Other: 1)
Nays: 46 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 45)
Abstained: 5 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 3; Other: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 49%
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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