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House Conservatives Outraged as 'Kill Switch' Amendment Fails

1/24/2026

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House conservatives reacted with outrage after 57 Republicans joined nearly all Democrats to defeat an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie, which aimed to block a Biden-era mandate for "kill switch" technology in vehicles.
The amendment was rejected with a vote of 268-164, prompting criticism from figures like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who called the mandate Orwellian.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration must develop this technology by November 2024, raising ongoing concerns about civil liberties and government overreach among lawmakers.
The White House has not commented on the vote or any potential repeal efforts.

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House conservatives reacted with outrage after 57 Republicans joined nearly all Democrats to defeat an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie, which aimed to block a Biden-era mandate for "kill switch" technology in vehicles.
The amendment was rejected with a vote of 268-164, prompting criticism from figures like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who called the mandate Orwellian.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration must develop this technology by November 2024, raising ongoing concerns about civil liberties and government overreach among lawmakers.
The White House has not commented on the vote or any potential repeal efforts.