"Trump told House Republicans at their retreat this week he'd like to attach the SAVE Act to the FISA reauthorization, a change from the administration's prior position in favor of a clean extension. 'Maybe you put them together, because a lot of people feel very strongly about FISA,' Trump said."
"Johnson probably has the votes to pass FISA on the floor with bipartisan support, but the rule vote is shaping up to be a big problem. Conservatives have not yet said whether they would support the rule, but often utilize the procedural vote as leverage."
"Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) referred to Thune's strategy as 'performance theater' in a post on X. Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) accused Thune on X of 'gaslighting the American people,' adding: 'This is nothing but a show vote.'"
The House must vote on FISA reauthorization before April 20 when the surveillance authority lapses, with only 12 session days available. Trump suggested linking the SAVE Act to FISA reauthorization at a GOP retreat, reversing the administration's prior position favoring a clean extension. Conservative Republicans, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, are leveraging procedural votes to demand SAVE be attached to FISA. While Speaker Johnson likely has bipartisan support for FISA on the floor, the rule vote presents challenges as conservatives may withhold support. The Senate plans a SAVE Act debate but the measure faces certain Democratic opposition. Senate Majority Leader Thune has not satisfied House conservatives demanding linkage, prompting accusations of political theater.
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