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procedural vote
Coverage of procedural vote in the Nexus archive.
- House GOP defectors tank procedural vote to bring NDAA to floor
House GOP defectors caused a procedural vote failure to bring the NDAA to the floor. GOP leadership indicated members would depart for the Independence Day holiday, creating uncertainty about the NDAA's passage timeline.
- Senate fails to extend key surveillance program as deadline nears
The Senate failed to extend a key surveillance program as a procedural vote collapsed early Friday. The provision of the spy powers law is scheduled to expire on June 12.
- Republicans move forward on last-minute spy powers deal, teeing up late-night vote
House Republicans are advancing a last-minute deal to extend U.S. foreign spy powers for five years, incorporating warrant requirements and harsher penalties for violations. The provision was uploaded late at night, just hours before a procedural vote.