Hard-line House Republicans tanked a procedural rule vote that would begin debate on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
, effectively leaving the House at a standstill just nine days before the key surveillance law expires. failed after 19 Republicans joined all Democrats in tanking the rule. The vote, which failed 193-228, is the latest blow to Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership, which is already on the rocks as he faces several legislative challenges and a threat to remove him from his top position.
Republican hard-liners tanked three rule votes under former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and Wednesday’s failed vote marks the fourth under Johnson. The failed vote also puts lawmakers in a time crunch as the foreign surveillance bill is scheduled to expire on April 19, giving Congress just over a week to pass some sort of extension. Although lawmakers largely agree the bill must be renewed, they disagree on what reforms should be made.
Several House Republicans posted on X earlier this week to express their opposition with the message: “Get a warrant. #FISA.”
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