Key Votes
S Amdt 3263 - Phone Recording Amendment - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Stages
Family
- S Amdt 3258 - Temporary Farm Workers Amendment
- S Amdt 3266 - Internet Gambling Amendment
- S Amdt 3263 - Phone Recording Amendment
- S Amdt 3230 - Gun Lock Requirement Amendment
Issues
Stage Details
Amendment - Amendment Rejected (Senate) (50-50) - July 22, 1998 (Key vote)
Title: Phone Recording Amendment
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to table an amendment that makes it illegal to record or intercept a phone conversation.
Highlights:
- Permits taped conversations if all parties give consent.
- Allows taped conversations if the person is an employer engaged in lawful electronic monitoring of his or her employees' communications while working.
- Permits taped conversations if the communication coveys threats of physical harm, harassment, or intimidation.
- Authorizes taped conversations for use in criminal investigations
Sponsors
- Dale Bumpers (AR - D) (Out Of Office)