FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012
Official title: “To extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 301 to 118 on September 12, 2012, with 10 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 73 to 23 on December 28, 2012, with 4 senators who did not vote.
It became law on December 30, 2012.
The question on the official record: House, “On Passage”. Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5949”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 227 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| House Democrats | 74 | 111 | 0 | 5 |
| Senate Republicans | 42 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 30 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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