It is a must pass Defense Appropriations bill. It won't get killed.

This also is the first time that the NSA lost a vote.

Just want to thank sinak and everyone who deployed https://shutthebackdoor.net/ on dime.

Internet based activism is starting to have an effect.

The Senate will consider the bill in the next month, and will have the ability to introduce amendments. Ultimately, both houses will go to conference if there is a substantive difference between the proposals, and it will be reconciled.

So it depends on whether a Senator introduces amendments to FY15 Defense Appropriations that will affect this portion.