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2/15/2011
To extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011.
Sponsor: Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI5]
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill.
Last Action: Feb 14, 2011: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 – 144 (Roll no. 36)…
Votes: Feb 8, 2011: This bill failed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 277 Ayes, 148 Nays, 9 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
