April 20, 2026legislativesurveillance policyfailed vote

House attempts initial FISA 702 reauthorization vote, fails to advance

House leadership attempted a FISA Section 702 reauthorization vote on April 20, 2026, but the proposal failed. The failure reflected deep Republican divisions between privacy hawks demanding warrant requirements and administration-aligned members seeking a clean extension. (Roll Call, Apr. 29, 2026)

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