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Senate roll call 455 · 110th Congress · Feb 12, 2008

To provide a statement of the exclusive means by which electronic surveillance and interception of certain communications may be conducted.

On Feb 12, 2008, the Senate voted 57–41 on “On the Amendment” (S 2248). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 9–39, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
57
No
41
Did not vote
4
Date
Feb 12, 2008

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide a statement of the exclusive…: Senate Vote, Feb 12, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-S-455/to-provide-a-statement-of-the-exclusive-means-by (accessed 2026-10-17).