Following the Senate passage of legislation to reauthorize the Patriot Act Friday -- without floor debate -- the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û called the bill a step in the right direction, but lacking in full protections for the civil liberties and civil rights of all Americans. The measure was adopted by unanimous consent - a procedural move that means no vote was taken, and no debate was held.