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| S.2035 (110th Congress) - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 | Status: Introduced |
A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.
Sponsor: Arlen SpecterCommittees: Senate Judiciary
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The bill, which was introduced September 10, 2007, is a bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. [1]
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Senate Action
Senate Record Vote (191)
July 30, 2008
On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035 )
On the Cloture Motion
On the Cloture Motion
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 51% - Cloture Motion Rejected
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
51
Ayes
43
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Nays | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Abst. | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
- Chamber: U.S. Senate
- Roll call number: 191
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. Senate record vote 191, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 Senate Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Allow the Senate to proceed to a bill limiting government power to compel journalists to reveal sources. July 30. (51-43; 60 votes required to invoke cloture. Reid voted no so that he could subsequently move to reconsider the vote.)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
