Branson Tea Party Issues Watchdog Alert: Missouri Reps Who Voted for the Patriot Act

The Branson Tea Party isn't thrilled with the representatives from Missouri who voted in favor of extending the Patriot Act (all Republicans). The Branson Tea Party operates in Billy Long and Joann Emerson's districts, and both representatives voted in favor of extending the Patriot Act, which really compromises Constitutional rights. Branson Tea Party issued the following watchdog alert:

Branson Tea Party's Watchdog Alert:

The following Congressmen from Missouri all voted to refuse any debate or amendments to the bill for the permanent extension of the Patriot Act:

Rep. Billy Long
Rep. Joann Emerson
Rep. Vicki Hartzler
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer
Rep. Todd Akin
Rep. Sam Graves

The only MO Congressmen to vote to hold debate and amendments on the proposed law were Rep. Russ Carnahan and Rep. William Cl

House fails to extend Patriot Act surveillance as Republicans defect

thehill.com

The House on Tuesday night failed to approve legislation to extend surveillance authorities in the Patriot Act. The House on Tuesday night failed to approve legislation to extend surveillance authorities in the Patriot Act.

Members of the Branson Tea Party began leaving comments shortly after:

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  Tracie Cesar Guess the "powers that be" got to Billy! AMAZING..... hey Billy do you realize Joe Biden wrote this bill in 1995?? Being a staunch Republican and all you'd think that wouldn't go over very well now would you??

  about an hour ago · 
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  Tim Haynes Powers that be never got to Billy. He was that way when he was voted into his position. It doesn't surprise anyone that researched his policy stance.

  about an hour ago · 
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  Tracie Cesar We're toast if this goes thru amongst a long list of other issues.
  Freedom eroding before our eyes.

  about an hour ago · 
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  Tim Haynes Billy Long has nothing to offer for the well-being of Missouri.

  about an hour ago ·  ·  2 people
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  Brandon Meyers So so sad Billy.

  53 minutes ago ·