Thread: 3 provisions of the Patriot Act voted down

This came up on twitter, though they didn't provide a link (bastards, had to hunt for it myself). The Hill is the easiest to quote, also have an article by the Washington Post, and I know the AP has reported it as well.

In a 277-148 vote, the house fell 23 votes short of the two-thirds majority necessary to move the bill under suspension of the rules. Passage required 290 votes.

The bill, H.R. 514, would extend the authority that allows U.S. agents to conduct "roving surveillance" of targets, collect business records and other tangible intelligence records, and surveil solo operators who are not tied to a specific terrorist group but may pose a threat to the United States.

These authorities expire on February 28, which means the House may have to take up the measure quickly under a rule, which would make for a slower process but would also allow it to pass with a simple majority.

House fails to extend Patriot Act surveillance as Republicans defect - The Hill's Floor Action

44 - House rejects measure that would extend key Patriot Act provisions through December