Representative Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced legislation to amend section 215 of the Patriot Act, which deals with the federal government’s ability to obtain sales and lending records from bookstores and libraries. Following Rep. Sanders' remarks, the amendment was debated on the floor by members of the House of Representatives. The amendment eventually passed with the support of 199 Democrats and 38 Republicans.
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Statistics
2020 Year End Statistics118th Congress - House
Total Hours: 960 (After 499 days)
Debate336 Hours
Special Orders153 Hours
Votes191 Hours
One Minute Speeches71 Hours
Morning Hour81 Hours
Opening Procedures6 Hours
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Source: Resume of Congressional Activity (senate.gov)