Collins casts deciding vote allowing access to Americans’ browsing histories without warrant

Maine Beacon - On Wednesday, Senator Susan Collins voted against a proposed amendment to an expansion of the PATRIOT Act that would have required federal intelligence investigators to show probable cause before accessing an individual’s web browsing information and search history. To advance, the amendment required support from 60 senators. It fell one vote short. Both parties were split on the measure, with Republicans and Democrats voting both for and against the amendment. Independent Angus King of Maine was one of the 59 votes in favor.