In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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H.R. 5949 // December 28, 2012

FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012

Sponsor: LAMAR SMITH (R-TX)

FISA Amendments Act Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend until December 31, 2017: (1) the date for repeal of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (procedures concerning the electronic surveillance of certain persons outside the United States for foreign intelligence information purposes); and (2) any order, authorization, or directive issued or made under that title.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

73 votes, representing 181,299,178 people75.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

23 votes, representing 33,834,118 people14.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon7375.6%
NayLost2314.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.2%