HR 3162 - USA Patriot Act of 2001 - National Key Vote
Roy Blunt voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
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Timeline
- Executive Signed
- Oct. 26, 2001
- Senate Bill Passed
- Oct. 25, 2001
- House Bill Passed
- Oct. 24, 2001
- Introduced
- Oct. 23, 2001
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Title: USA Patriot Act of 2001
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.
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.
Title: USA Patriot Act of 2001
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.
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.
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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.
Title: USA Patriot Act of 2001