As technology advances at a speed matched only by the expansion of the federal government, conservatives on Capitol Hill have been actively pushing back against perceived encroachments into the personal lives of American citizens.

One particularly contentious issue has centered on “kill switches” installed in motor vehicles—a technology that advocates claim would add an extra layer of security. Critics on the right view such measures as a blatant example of federal overreach.

This week, one Republican lawmaker confirmed that their efforts were not enough to defeat a proposal that recently came before the House of Representatives. Fifty-seven House Republicans voted with most Democrats to uphold the Biden-era “kill switch” rule, which effectively nullified Kentucky Representative Tom Massie’s attempt to repeal it.

Massie proposed an amendment to eliminate the mandate requiring new cars to shut down if they detect drunk driving. In a recent statement, Massie wrote: “Federal law says new cars after 2026 must monitor drivers and shut down if the car disapproves. Your dashboard should not be judge, jury, and executioner.”

The move to reject Massie’s amendment has drawn sharp criticism from fellow conservatives, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.