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UPDATE: One hour of debate on Sen. Paul’s two amendments began moments ago.

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Senate Votes on Sen. Paul’s USA PATRIOT Act Amendments

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Rand Paul received votes on two of his amendments to the USA PATRIOT Act extension. Amendment 363 clarifies that the authority to obtain info under the USA PATRIOT Act does not include authority to obtain certain firearm records. Amendment 365 would require financial institutions to issue suspicious activity reports only in cases in which an appropriate law enforcement agency initiates the request.

 

Amendment 363 failed 10-85
 
Amendment 365 failed 4-91

 

Sen. Paul took to the floor for an hour of procedural debate before the votes on his amendments and final passage of the bill. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks.

 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH SEN. RAND PAUL DISCUSS USA PATRIOT ACT AMENDMENTS

 
 
Good afternoon,

Wanted to keep you apprised of recent developments.

One hour of debate on Sen. Paul’s two amendments began moments ago. This will be followed by votes on the two aforementioned amendments and then a vote on final passage of the bill.

Best,
Moira


Moira Bagley
Communications Director
Sen. Rand Paul


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