Limitation of the NSA in the U.S. House: Roll Call for the Failed Amash Amendment 217-205

[Waiting For Everyman]

15. Wow, Sensenbrenner voted for it.

(Sensenbrenner, the Repub author of the Patriot Act)

I guess he wasn't kidding about how outraged he said he is, at how the NSA is abusing the law he wrote. I think his vote is a heavy sign that the NSA has gone seriously off the rails with this. Lofgren voted for it too, she was pretty steamed as well during the Judiciary hearing this week, and she helped with the writing of the Act back in 2001.

Those are not lightweight votes, at all.

I see though, that my rep, Van Hollen voted against it -- he will be getting a "sternly worded letter" from me very soon. WTF, Chris. I hope to see better from him when the Rush Holt bill comes up. Otherwise, maybe my district needs a primary next time.

Thanks for this, xocet. Bookmarking, of course.