The Senate voted 45-54 on the procedural measure to stop debate on the extension of provisions of the "USA Patriot Act," falling well short of the 60 votes in favor needed to advance the measure. The legal authorities that allow the collection of so-called telephone "metadata" expire on June 1.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Robert Birsel)Bill to extend 'Patriot Act' surveillance programs blocked in Senate
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