Patriot Act Extension Fails In The House
02.09.11 |
(Washington, DC) -- An extension of the Patriot Act fell seven votes short of passing Tuesday night in an embarrassing setback for House Republicans. More than two-dozen House GOP members bucked their party to oppose the measure which would have extended three key provisions in the counterterrorism law.
The bill reauthorizing key parts of the counter-terrorism surveillance law required a super-majority to pass, but fell short after 26 Republicans voted against the measure. Republicans, who control the House, say they plan to bring the measure back for a quick vote later this month under normal rules which require just a simple majority for passage.
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