Amendment (S.Amdt.5059) to H.R.6304: To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.

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July 09, 2008 Roll call number 165 (Amendment number S.Amdt.5059) in the Senate
Question On the Amendment (Specter Amdt. No. 5059 ) Amendment purpose To limit retroactive immunity for providing assistance to the United States to instances in which a Federal court determines the assistance was provided in connection with an intelligence activity that was constitutional.
Ayes: 37 (Democrat: 36; Republican: 0; Other: 1)
Nays: 61 (Democrat: 13; Republican: 47; Other: 1)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 37%
Result: Amendment Rejected

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