Key Votes
HR 3162 - USA Patriot Act of 2001 - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Mark Kirk voted Yea (Passage) on this legislation.
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Stages
- Oct. 26, 2001 Executive Signed
- Oct. 25, 2001 Senate Bill Passed
- Oct. 24, 2001 House Bill Passed
- Oct. 23, 2001 Introduced
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Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - Became Public Law No. 107-056 - Oct. 26, 2001
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (98-1) - Oct. 25, 2001 (Key vote)
Title: USA Patriot Act of 2001
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.
- 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.
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (357-66) - Oct. 24, 2001 (Key vote)
Title: USA Patriot Act of 2001
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.
- 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.
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.
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Michael G. Oxley (OH - R) (Out Of Office)
