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National
Key Vote
USA Patriot Act of 2001
Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that grants law enforcement more authority to search homes, tap phone lines, and track internet use of those suspected of terrorism.
NOTE: THIS VOTE WAS TAKEN UNDER A SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TO CUT OFF DEBATE EARLY AND VOTE TO PASS THE BILL, THEREBY REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE.
Official Title of Legislation:
HR 3162: To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes.
Highlights:
-Allows law enforcement agencies to share grand jury and other information about suspected terrorists
-Strengthens security on American borders, especially Canada
-Offers rewards to citizens who assist the government in finding terrorists
-Includes measures to break up terrorists' financial networks and money laundering activities via increased communication between law enforcement and financial institutions and more rigorous oversight of financial transactions
Link to Legislation: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c107:hr3162:
House Passage: 10/24/2001 : Bill Passed 357 - 66 (Roll no. 398)
NOTE: THIS VOTE WAS TAKEN UNDER A SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TO CUT OFF DEBATE EARLY AND VOTE TO PASS THE BILL, THEREBY REQUIRING A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY FOR PASSAGE. Senate Passage: 10/25/2001 : Bill Passed: 98 - 1 (Record Vote Number 313) President Passage: 10/26/2001 : Signed Became Public Law Number 107-056
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James Jr. (R-WI)
Cosponsors: Rep. Oxley, Michael (R-OH) (out of office)
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