86 House Republicans voted against an amendment requiring a warrant for surveillance of Americans' communications, despite overwhelming public support for a warrant requirement. House Speaker and other Republican leaders voted against the warrant requirement.
Key Points
86 House Republicans voted against an amendment to require a warrant for surveillance of Americans' communications.
Public support for a warrant requirement is at 76%.
House Speaker and other Republican leaders voted against the warrant requirement.
Pros
Public support for a warrant requirement for surveillance of Americans' communications is high.
Cons
86 House Republicans voted against the warrant requirement.
House Speaker and other Republican leaders voted against the warrant requirement.