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Senate roll call 454 · 110th Congress · Feb 7, 2008

To prohibit reverse targeting and protect the rights of Americans who are communicating with people abroad.

On Feb 7, 2008, the Senate voted 38–57 on “On the Amendment” (S 2248). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–48, Democrats 37–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
38
No
57
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 7, 2008

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 48 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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