On February 12, 2008 the Senate approved a sweeping measure that would expand the government's clandestine surveillance powers, delivering a key victory to the White House by approving immunity from lawsuits for telecommunications companies that cooperated with intelligence agencies in domestic spying after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Here is how the votes break out:
Supporting Immunity for Telecom Companies
Pres. George Bush (R)
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D) MI
Opposing Immunity
Sen. Carl Levin (D) MI
Sen. Barack Obama (D) IL
Not bothering to Vote
Sen. Hillary Clinton (D) NY
Fortunately the Democrats in the House have more resolve. They seem willing to vote the courage of their convictions in opposition to immunity and in favor of personal freedom.
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