House Republicans Divided Over Surveillance Reform Votes
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House Republicans clashed over Speaker Johnson's plan for a floor vote on competing surveillance reform bills from the Intelligence and Judiciary Committees.
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The "Queen of the Hill" rules would allow a vote on both bills without amendments, concerning members who want to reconcile differences.
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The failure to hold the vote shows deep divisions among House Republicans that are difficult to manage.
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The bills take different approaches to reforming Section 702 of FISA, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners overseas.
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Many members preferred the Judiciary Committee bill and wanted amendments allowed, rather than the "Queen of the Hill" rules.