Return to September 10th Bill [Final passage at vote]

[Ebowed]

I motion to strike Section 5.

Why?

[Ebowed]

With 8 votes in favor, the amendment passed.

[Ebowed]

Actually, some companies which were asked to wiretap refused (Qwest, anyone?).  All of the companies which complied were fully aware of the legal consequences.

Either way, voting must conclude after 7 days.  That deadline having passed long ago, the legislation is passed and presented to the President.

[Ebowed]

Mmm... just realized I have a problem with Section 3.2d, although I suppose the existing ban on extraditing people who have a risk of facing death or torture is enough to satisfy my qualms.

Anyway, it's up to Senator Meeker whether he wants to override the line-item veto, or vote on accepting the new bill.