Graham, whose phone metadata was collected by the Department of Justice, helped pass the law last year. The House of Representatives voted unanimously to repeal it this month and attached the provision to the government funding proposal. AdvertisementIn an angry speech on the Senate floor, Graham addressed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Advertisement“I just want a vote,” Graham said. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said he understood Graham’s frustration with the Smith investigation, but said Republicans would be rightfully blamed for shutting down the government if they don’t move the funding bill.

Source: Huffington Post January 31, 2026 04:49 UTC