Before voting for the bill , Obama voted for an amendment offered by Sen. Christopher Dodd , D-Connecticut , that would have stripped the language granting immunity to telecommunications companies . Bush updates Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of Wednesday . Congress passes measure by a vote of 69 -28 ; Bill says he will sign the bill . Bill updates eavesdropping rules to take into account technology changes . Civil liberties groups vows to fight bill in court .
Bush updates Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of Wednesday . Congress passes measure by a vote of 69 -28 ; Bill says he will sign the bill . Bill updates eavesdropping rules to take into account technology changes . Civil liberties groups vows to fight bill in court .