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House Unanimously Repeals Controversial Law on Phone Records

11/20/2025

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On November 19, 2025, the House voted unanimously to repeal a funding-law provision allowing senators to sue the Justice Department for up to $500,000 if phone records are accessed without notification.
The repeal follows bipartisan concern after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released records related to the 2020 fake elector scheme.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) intends to pursue lawsuits.
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) says reconsideration may depend on House.

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Story summary

On November 19, 2025, the House voted unanimously to repeal a funding-law provision allowing senators to sue the Justice Department for up to $500,000 if phone records are accessed without notification.
The repeal follows bipartisan concern after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released records related to the 2020 fake elector scheme.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) intends to pursue lawsuits.
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) says reconsideration may depend on House.