Senate FISA yes votes
Good news! The Senate finally listed their votes. Together with their colleagues in the House that made this a law I hereby dub them The Tyranny Caucus. Be sure to let them know what you think!
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Oh, look! Dianne Feinstein voted in favor! What a shocker...Perhaps someone in the White House could just fax instructions to her each Monday. Disgusting.