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What else is the House managing to pass?
Right.
They approved a 45-day extension of a key U.S.
intelligence tool known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
It would have expired at the end of the day yesterday.
And that was also controversial among House conservatives and others who are worried about privacy protections.
but Johnson was able to persuade his holdouts just before this recess began.
A reminder the desire to get out of town is often what can push these deals over the finish line for Congress.
Co-sponsor California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff notes current law dictates the conflict must end at the 60-day mark.
Two Republicans, Kentucky's Rand Paul and Maine's Susan Collins, voted with Democrats.
Under the current War Powers Act, Trump can invoke a 30-day extension to wind down operations.
Several Republicans have pointed to that provision as a potential way to buy time in the midst of ceasefire negotiations to end the conflict.
Some are also warning once the war crosses that 60-day mark,
They will no longer support funding the operation until the administration defends the plans.
Claudia Rosales, NPR News, the Capitol.
Co-sponsor California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff notes current law dictates the conflict must end at the 60-day mark.
Two Republicans, Kentucky's Rand Paul and Maine's Susan Collins, voted with Democrats.
Under the current War Powers Act, Trump can invoke a 30-day extension to wind down operations.
Several Republicans have pointed to that provision as a potential way to buy time in the midst of ceasefire negotiations to end the conflict.