Tweets by House Members In Favor of Amash Amendment

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I'll be posting tweets by members who voted correctly:

Kerry Bentivolio (R-MI 11):

Kerry Bentivolio ‏@RepKerryB 1m
I voted for @RepJustinAmash's amendment. Unfortunately, it failed by 12 votes.

Diane Black (R-TN 6):

Diane Black ‏@RepDianeBlack 4m
Just voted YES on @repjustinamash’s amdt to protect Americans’ #4thAmendment rights + END #NSA mass surveillance.

Paul Broun (R-GA 10):

Paul Broun ‏@PaulBrounforGA 48s
"@GOPElbert: @PaulBrounforGA thank you for voting for freedom and against unconstitutional spying #NSA"

Vern Buchanan (R-FL 16):

Rep. Vern Buchanan ‏@VernBuchanan 2m
Last night, I voted to restrict the National Security Agency from collecting phone records from American citizens NOT under investigation.

Mike Coffman (R-CO 6):

Rep. Mike Coffman ‏@RepMikeCoffman 2m
I supported @repjustinamash amendment on #NSA data collection last night, sorry to see it fail, this is a debate worth continuing.

Steve Cohen (D-TN 9):

Steve Cohen ‏@RepCohen 15h
Voted for #Amash-Conyers but lost 205-217

Steve Daines (R-MT AL):

Steve Daines ‏@SteveDaines 49m
Heading to the House floor now to vote in support of @repjustinamash's #NSA amendment.

Ron DeSantis (R-FL 6):

I voted for the Amash amendment which would have defunded attempts by the NSA to engage in blanket data mining operations against American citizens. Under 215 of the PATRIOT Act, the government can obtain a court order for business records, such as phone records, if such records are relevant to an ongoing national security investigation. NSA has been obtaining orders directing phone carriers to produce all call records for all subscribers – even though there is no indication that 99.99% of these subscribers have anything to do with any investigation. As the author of Section 215, Jim Sensenbrenner, pointed out on the House floor, the NSA's actions go beyond the text and structure of the statute. The amendment failed in a close vote.

Jeff Duncan (R-SC 3):

Rep. Jeff Duncan ‏@RepJeffDuncan 34m
When looking for guidance on how to run the #NSA, look no further than the United States Constitution

Keith Ellison (D-MN 5):

Rep. Keith Ellison ‏@keithellison 11m
I voted in favor of the Amash Amendment yesterday because I believe in protecting Minnesotans’ civil rights: http://bit.ly/1bRUyGZ

Blake Farenthold (R-TX 27):

Blake Farenthold ‏@farenthold 14h
Disappointed the vote to defund #NSA phone collection program failed in the House. If we don't draw the line, what's off-limits to the govt?

Patrick Fitzpatrick (R-PA 8):

Mike Fitzpatrick ‏@RepFitzpatrick 10h
Today I stood w/ @repjustinamash and his amdt to stop blanket collection of phone records by the #NSA. My statement: http://1.usa.gov/16aK7b4

Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI 2):

Tulsi Gabbard ‏@TulsiGabbard 1h
@mattWEIBS Matt - thanks for ur work and @repjustinamash for his leadership! Great bipartisan words by @repmickmulvaney and @repjaredpolis

John Garamendi (D-CA 3):

John Garamendi ‏@RepGaramendi 14h
Thanks to @RepJustinAmash @RepJohnConyers Rep. @JaredPolis for your leadership defending privacy rights of Americans #p2

Paul Gosar (R-AZ 4):

Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS ‏@RepGosar 2m
I voted to restore civil liberties and uphold the Constitution. I voted for @repjustinamash's amendment today

Louie Gohmert (R-TX 1):

Louie Gohmert ‏@replouiegohmert 3m
Tune in to The @glennbeck Show today at 10:35am CT. Will be talking to Glenna about the #NSA - listen in LIVE: http://bit.ly/SKsNYC

Tom Graves (R-GA 14):

Tom Graves ‏@RepTomGraves 1m
I voted for @repjustinamash's amendment to curb NSA record gathering and will continue working to defend our fundamental right to #privacy

Alan Grayson (D-FL 9):

Rep. Alan Grayson ‏@AlanGrayson 20h
I handed out 175 copies of the Lofgren-Conyers letter in support of the @justinamash/@repjohnconyers amendment to my Democratic colleagues.

Tim Griffin (R-AR 2):

Rep. Tim Griffin ‏@RepTimGriffin 28m
Why I supported @repjustinamash’s amendment regarding the NSA’s surveillance of Americans’ telephone records:

Andy Harris (R-MD 1):

Rep. Andy Harris, MD ‏@RepAndyHarrisMD 14h
For those who have been asking me, I voted in favor of the @repjustinamash amendment tonight even though it was defeated.

Mike Honda (D-CA 17):

Rep. Mike Honda ‏@RepMikeHonda 13m
Proudly cast my vote for the @RepJustinAmash amendment. Retweet if you stand with me in the fight for our right to privacy #NSA #CA17

Tim Huelskamp (R-KS 1):

Cong. Tim Huelskamp ‏@CongHuelskamp 2m
Disappointed the vote to defund the #NSA data collection program failed. No wonder Americans don’t trust Washington.

Jared Huffman (D-CA 2):

Rep. Jared Huffman ‏@RepHuffman 15h
.@radicalimprov I voted for the Amash amendment.

Bill Johnson (R-OH 6):

Bill Johnson ‏@RepBillJohnson 11h
Tonight, I voted FOR the Amash Amendment. The federal gov't is getting too big and too intrusive. #NSA #amash

Zoe Lofgren (D-CA 19):

Rep. Zoe Lofgren ‏@RepZoeLofgren 18h
I'm urging support for #AmashConyers amendment to stop #NSA surveillance of Americans @repjustinamash @repjohnconyers http://goo.gl/dKjv1D

Thomas Massie (R-KY 4):

Thomas Massie ‏@RepThomasMassie 3h
I will always defend the #4thamendment. That's why I've cosponsored the #AmashConyers amdt to rein in domestic spying on innocent Americans

Kenny Marchant (R-TX 24):

Kenny Marchant ‏@RepKenMarchant 44s
Last night I voted for an amendment to end #NSA's blanket surveillance & protect #privacy, but it failed.

Patrick McHenry (R-NC 10):

Patrick McHenry ‏@PatrickMcHenry 1h
Although it did not pass, I supported the Amash amendment to the DOD approps bill to provide better balance between security & the 4th Amdt.

Mick Mulvaney (R-SC 5):

Rep. Mick Mulvaney ‏@RepMickMulvaney 2h
Getting mic'd up for an interview on #NSA amendment to #DOD Appropriations #sctweets #scpol pic.twitter.com/AhwTT4LqRS

Steve Pearce (R-NM 2):

Steve Pearce ‏@RepStevePearce 44s
I'm proud to have voted last night for the #Amash Amendment, which protected the rights, liberties, and freedoms of each and every American

Jared Polis (D-CO 2):

Rep. Jared Polis ‏@RepJaredPolis 2m
Proud 2 have cosponsored amdt w/ @repjustinamash 2 stop #NSA dragnet. Watch @DailyRundown interview this AM: http://bit.ly/1dYiYuY

Tom Price (R-GA 6):

Tom Price ‏@RepTomPrice 3m
Yesterday I voted to prohibit NSA from conducting blanket collection of records of folks not under investigation

Trey Radel (R-FL 19):

Rep. Trey Radel ‏@treyradel 3m
Any day u r referred to as a 'maverick' aint too shabby http://thebea.st/137OTIb #privacy #nsa #syria

Dennis Ross (R-FL 15):

Dennis Ross ‏@RepDennisRoss 32s
Wish @repjustinamash amendment passed. My bill, The Relevancy Act, makes privacy protections permanent

Matt Salmon (R-AZ 5):

Matt Salmon ‏@RepMattSalmon 50s
Voted in support of Amash-Conyers #NSA amd't. It protects privacy by limiting the scope of NSA’s collection of surveillance records #Liberty

Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI 5):

Jim Sensenbrenner
The delicate balance between security and privacy has been lost. I joined 205 of my colleagues in support of an amendment to stop the NSA's dragnet collection of data. The amendment didn't pass, but I will continue to work with my colleagues to construct a legislative solution that reins in abuse of the Patriot Act and protects liberty.

Jason Smith (R-MO 8):

Jason Smith ‏@RepJasonSmith 32m
Look forward to supporting @repjustinamash Amendment to fight NSA overreach! RT if you agree! #Liberty #Freedom #NSA

Randy Weber (R-TX 14):

Randy Weber @TXRandy14
It's a sad day in America. I voted in favor of the Amash amendment to restrain big government and the NSA's...

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If any of you see comments on Twitter by other representatives (including Democrat ones), post them below and I'll add them to the OP.

I'm not following a lot of Democrats, so I don't get their tweets, but if they voted correctly, they deserve to be commended in the OP.

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Helpful list of Liberty defenders:

B4Liberty ‏@USAB4L 1m
Thank you for #Defending4A! @repjustinamash @repjohnconyers @RpSensenbrenner @RepJaredPolis @RepMickMulvaney @RepZoeLofgren @RepJoeBarton

[Warlord]

Wow that's encouraging from Jason Smith who is the new congressman who won a selection contest

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Added: Mike Coffman (R-CO 6):

Rep. Mike Coffman ‏@RepMikeCoffman 2m
I supported @repjustinamash amendment on #NSA data collection last night, sorry to see it fail, this is a debate worth continuing.

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Added: Tom Graves (R-GA 14):

Tom Graves ‏@RepTomGraves 1m
I voted for @repjustinamash's amendment to curb NSA record gathering and will continue working to defend our fundamental right to #privacy

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Shame on Boehner:

Chad Pergram ‏@ChadPergram 1m
Boehner on voting against the NSA amendment yesterday and why he voted, which is rare for the Speaker: Because I was opposed to it.

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Gingrey voted against the amendment. Imagine if we could replace him with Barr...that would be awesome!

Bob Barr Congress
The amendment sponsored by Rep. Justin Amash, to defund the unlawful and unconstitutional domestic surveillance by the NSA was an important step in the move to protect the privacy of law-abiding Americans, and restore a sense of law in our country. The Amendment failed, but just barely. Rep. Amash continues a process I began in the late 90s to limit such actions by the government. I will take up this battle anew when I return to the Congress - BB ‪#‎barr‬

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Art Halvorson is primarying Rep. Bill Shuster (voted no on Amash Amendment):

Art Halvorson 4 PA-9 ‏@ArtHalvorson 21m
Shame on Rep Shuster for voting NO on Amash amendment to restrict blanket NSA phone surveillance.

Another vote for liberty.

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Kaptur was one of those Democrats who voted against the Patriot Act before but voted against the Amash amendment yesterday:
http://longstrangejourney.com/2013/0...illance-state/

Is Kucinich still around?

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Is there a list anywhere of possible candidates who could challenges these traitors?

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Rich Nugent-A Good Change of Heart:

Justin Amash ‏@repjustinamash 2m
Thx to @RepRichNugent for choosing not to offer his #NSA amend't before mine. Leaders designated a sub sponsor & Rich supported my amend't.

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Is there a list anywhere of possible candidates who could challenges these traitors?

I will work on coming up with a list.

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The ones who voted no and primary challengers:
Primarying Robert Aderholt (R-AL 4): Phil Norris: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-...98114466893943
Primarying Jeff Miller (R-FL 1): Kyle Kinser or John Krause:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kyle-...379?ref=stream or http://krause4congress.com/
Primarying Dan Webster (R-FL 10): David Seeley: ?
Primarying Gus Bilirakis (R-FL 12): James Denton Jr.: http://www.dentonforcongress.com/
Primarying Tom Rooney (R-FL 17): Erin McGee: http://magee4congress.blogspot.com/
Primarying Mike Simpson (R-ID 2): Bryan Smith: http://bryansmithforcongress.com/
Primarying Susan Brooks (R-IN 5): Dave Stockdale: http://www.restoreyourliberty.com/
Primarying Candice Miller (R-MI 11): Don Volaric: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-V...00209813372135
Primarying John Kline (R-MN 2): David Gerson: http://www.gerson2012.com/
Primarying Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE 1): Dennis Parker: ?
Primarying Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ 2): Mike Assad: http://www.mikeassad.org/
Primarying Bill Shuster (R-PA 9): Art Halvorson or Travis Schooley: http://www.arthalvorsonforcongress.com/ or http://www.schooleyforcongress.com/
Primarying Kevin Brady (R-TX 8): Craig McMichael: http://www.mcmichaelforcongress.com/
Primarying Mac Thornberry (R-TX 13): Erin Hays: http://www.elainehaysforcongress.com/
Primarying Lamar Smith (R-TX 21): Matt McCall: http://votemattmccall.com/
Primarying Scott Rigell (R-VA 2): Kevin Meynardie: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kevin...31727633608428

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Peter Konetchy:

Peter Konetchy ‏@PeterKonetchy 2m
Amash seeks to preserve our liberties.

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I will work on coming up with a list.

thanks!

[Carlybee]

The ones who voted no and primary challengers:
Primarying Robert Aderholt (R-AL 4): Phil Norris: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phil-...98114466893943
Primarying Jeff Miller (R-FL 1): Kyle Kinser or John Krause:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kyle-...379?ref=stream or http://krause4congress.com/
Primarying Dan Webster (R-FL 10): David Seeley: ?
Primarying Gus Bilirakis (R-FL 12): James Denton Jr.: http://www.dentonforcongress.com/
Primarying Tom Rooney (R-FL 17): Erin McGee: http://magee4congress.blogspot.com/
Primarying Mike Simpson (R-ID 2): Bryan Smith: http://bryansmithforcongress.com/
Primarying Susan Brooks (R-IN 5): Dave Stockdale: http://www.restoreyourliberty.com/
Primarying Candice Miller (R-MI 11): Don Volaric: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Don-V...00209813372135
Primarying John Kline (R-MN 2): David Gerson: http://www.gerson2012.com/
Primarying Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE 1): Dennis Parker: ?
Primarying Mike Assad (R-NJ 2): Mike Assad: http://www.mikeassad.org/
Primarying Bill Shuster (R-PA 9): Art Halvorson or Travis Schooley: http://www.arthalvorsonforcongress.com/ or http://www.schooleyforcongress.com/
Primarying Kevin Brady (R-TX 8): Craig McMichael: http://www.mcmichaelforcongress.com/
Primarying Mac Thornberry (R-TX 13): Erin Hays: http://www.elainehaysforcongress.com/
Primarying Lamar Smith (R-TX 21): Matt McCall: http://votemattmccall.com/
Primarying Scott Rigell (R-VA 2): Kevin Meynardie: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kevin...31727633608428

Thanks so much...do you mind if I begin a new thread with this list?

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Thanks so much...do you mind if I begin a new thread with this list?

Go ahead.

[Carlybee]

Go ahead.

Thanks, I'm going to post it in General Politics so more will see it.

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Andrew Walter is running for congress against Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) who voted against Amash Amendment. http://andrewwalter2014.com/

Andrew Walter for Congress
One part to our nation's greatness is knowing that you do not have to live in fear of your government. Yesterday, the House voted on an amendment to limit the Nation Security Agency's ability to spy on law abiding citizens and their families. Disappointingly, it failed because of members like Kyrsten Sinema who support Washington-centered government programs. I refuse to accept this assault on liberty and pledge to stand up and fight against this gross overreach.

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Helpful list of Liberty defenders:

That was actually broken into two Tweets to include all speakers:

Thank you for #Defending4A! @repjustinamash @repjohnconyers @RpSensenbrenner @RepJaredPolis @RepMickMulvaney @RepZoeLofgren @RepJoeBarton

https://twitter.com/USAB4L/status/360180243656491010

Thank you for #Defending4A! @RepJeffDuncan @JudgeTedPoe @RepJerryNadler @RepMGriffith @TulsiPress @TulsiGabbard #NSA @repjustinamash

https://twitter.com/USAB4L/status/360181729727750144

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Bryan Smith (R-ID 02 CAND) released the following statement after RINO Rep. Mike Simpson's vote with Nancy Pelosi to continue the NSA spying:

"For Immediate Release – July 25, 2013

Contact: Carrie Brown 208-538-9683 or carrie@bryansmithforcongress.com

Simpson Votes to Continue Government Secret Surveillance Programs

Idaho Falls – Yesterday, Congressman Mike Simpson voted against an amendment introduced by Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, which would have ended the intrusive federal government secret surveillance programs of the National Security Agency (NSA).

The amendment would have canceled the statutory authority for the NSA program, ending the agency’s ability to collect phone records and metadata under the USA Patriot Act unless it identified an individual under investigation.

“Yet again, Congressman Mike Simpson voted with liberal Democrats including Nancy Pelosi, instead of protecting the rights of the citizens of Idaho’s second congressional district. Those security programs were established under fear and are nothing more than another way the federal government intrudes into the private lives of American citizens,” says Bryan Smith." "

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Primary challenger to Frank LoBiondo:

Mike Assad
I am disappointed that Congressman LoBiondo voted to allow the NSA to continue spying on law abiding Americans.