>> the people who argue the world will end and we will be overrun by jihadists tonight are trying to use fear. they want to take your liberty, but doing it by making you afraid. >> reporter: in the end by a vote of 77-17, the senate did agree to proceed to debate on the usa freedom act. the bill already passed the house. they keep the patriot act programs going while reforming the phone data collection program. this sets up a vote for final passage around mid week in the senate. that is because of senate procedural rules and also amendments that may end up being voted upon. if they amend that usa freedom act that passed the house, it will have to go back to the house so they can consider the changes. this is far from over. john christine. athena jones, thank you. more tributes overnight to beau