The House of Representatives seemed ready to pass a bill extending their warrantless surveillance powers under FISA, including a provision exempting themselves from such surveillance.
FISA was misused to spy on Donald Trump’s campaign.
Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, 19 House Republicans joined Democrats to block the debate on reauthorizing the warrantless spying program.
This move followed Trump’s call for Republicans to oppose FISA.
The vote to proceed with Section 702 of FISA failed by a vote of 193-228. Here are the 19 individuals who stood against the establishment and in support of the American people:
Rep. Andy Biggs (Ariz.)
Rep. Dan Bishop (N.C.)
Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.)
Rep. Tim Burchett (Tenn.)
Rep. Michael Cloud (Texas)
Rep. Eli Crane (Ariz.)
Rep. Matt Gaetz (Fla.)
Rep. Bob Good (Va.)
Rep. Paul Gosar (Ariz.)
Rep. Clay Higgins (La.)
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (Fla.)
Rep. Nancy Mace (S.C.)
Rep. Cory Mills (Fla.)
Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.)
Rep. Andy Ogles (Tenn.)
Rep. Scott Perry (Pa.)
Rep. Matt Rosendale (Mont.)
Rep. Chip Roy (Texas)
Rep. Greg Steube (Fla.)
Section 702 is scheduled to lapse on April 19 if Congress does not take action. Speaker Mike Johnson has described the surveillance program as “crucially significant,” disregarding the serious constitutional issues it raises.
According to Rep. Thomas Massie, Congress included a special exemption for its members in the new FISA bill.
Here is what lawmakers attempted to grant themselves through this proposed legislation:
???? Congress gives itself a carve out in the reauthorization of FISA 702 warrantless spying on Americans.
The bill requires the FBI to notify and seek consent from Congress before violating the privacy of Congressmen.
This will persuade many members of Congress to vote yes. pic.twitter.com/usKVeNnq3b
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 9, 2024
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That is just wrong. She is corrupt and should be disbarred.
Well it’s about time the Republicans make changes to the fisa warrantless break it’s. (Yes, it’s the same thing as a break in)
We The People deserve better and not live under a Dictators rule.
Once again the RINO’s want to pass “good for thee but not for me” legislation.
“….Wyoming enforces the death penalty.” Wyoming should ENFORCE that penalty in the same manner as would China, within no more than TWO WEEKS time! These ‘killers’ need not be granted further time above ground to ENJOY killing some other innocent individual!