PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
Official title: “To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.”
Earlier name of the bill: “Small Business Additional Temporary Extension Act of 2011”.
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How it passed
The House passed it 250 to 153 on May 26, 2011, with 28 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 72 to 23 on May 26, 2011, with 5 senators who did not vote.
It became law on May 26, 2011.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment to the House Amendment”. Senate, “On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 990 with Amdt. No. 347)”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 196 | 31 | 0 | 12 |
| House Democrats | 54 | 122 | 0 | 16 |
| Senate Republicans | 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 30 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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