Key Votes
S 1038 - Patriot Act Extension - Key Vote
National Key Votes
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Legislation - Bill Tabled (Senate) (74-13) - May 24, 2011
Legislation - Cloture Invoked (Senate) (74-8) - May 23, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Patriot Act Extension
Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on a bill that extends the expiration date of the USA PATRIOT Act from May 27, 2011, to June 1, 2015.
NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.
