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Senate roll call 453 · 110th Congress · Feb 7, 2008

To place flexible limits on the use of information obtained using unlawful procedures.

On Feb 7, 2008, the Senate voted 40–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 2248). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 0–48, Democrats 39–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
40
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Feb 7, 2008

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 48 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 8 no · 3 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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