H.R. 6304 (110th): FISA Amendments Act of 2008
- Introduced:
Jun 19, 2008
110th Congress, 2007–2009- Status:
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Enacted — Signed by the President
on Jul 10, 2008This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on July 10, 2008.
- Law:
Pub.L. 110-261
- Sponsor:
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Silvestre Reyes
Representative for Texas's 16th congressional district
Democrat - Text:
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Last Updated: Jul 9, 2008
Length: 43 pages
About the bill
- Full Title
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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Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
Jun 20, 2008
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History
Details
- Cosponsors
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2 cosponsors (2R) (show)
- Committee Assignments
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The committee chair determines whether a bill will move past the committee stage.
- Votes
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Jun 20, 2008 12:48 p.m.
Passed 293/129Jun 25, 2008 6:25 p.m.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 80/15Jul 9, 2008 11:55 a.m.
Amendment Rejected 32/66Jul 9, 2008 12:20 p.m.
Amendment Rejected 37/61Jul 9, 2008 12:39 p.m.
Amendment Rejected 42/56Jul 9, 2008 2:17 p.m.
Cloture Motion Agreed to 72/26Jul 9, 2008 2:47 p.m.
Bill Passed 69/28
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- Primary Source
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