Political Division Over FISA Reauthorization

SOURCE www.mediaite.com
Hardliner Republicans criticize Speaker of the House Mike Johnson for casting a tie-breaking vote against an amendment to require a warrant for surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Rep. Matt Gaetz vows political retaliation against Republicans who voted against the amendment.

Key Points

  • Speaker of the House Mike Johnson cast a tie-breaking vote against an amendment to require a warrant for surveillance under FISA.
  • Hardliner Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, criticized Johnson for the vote.
  • Rep. Matt Gaetz plans political retaliation against Republicans who voted against the amendment.
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate the speakership of Johnson.