House Rules Committee Fails To Pass Warrant Requirement Amendment

A warrant requirement amendment failed in the House Rules Committee following a six-to-six tie vote. The amendment was offered by Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. Representative Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas, criticized the amendment and discussed concerns regarding data collection mandates in vehicles. The debate included discussions on the implications of a 'kill switch' for vehicle data collection. The requirement amendment tied six to six, resulting in its failure. The amendment was tied to a broader discussion regarding redistricting efforts to create more Republican-leaning districts. This move is described as an attempt to maintain GOP control of the U.S. The vote resulted in a 6-6 tie, preventing the amendment from moving forward. Two Republicans, Chip Roy and Ralph Norman, voted alongside Democrats on the measure. The committee is also working on the Farm Bill and the budget resolution for the budget reconciliation process.