Politico is reporting that since liberals in Congress passed a FISA extension bill that did not contain immunity for companies that cooperate with law enforcement, this debate is likely to extend through the elections this November.

I think this could drag out through the election,” said Caroline Fredrickson, legislative director for the American Civil Liberties Union, which opposes immunity. “For a lot of Democrats, they would much rather see the next president — even if it is John McCain — sign whatever they pass into law.”

While Fredrickson has an ally in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who voted against the bill offering immunity last month, it seems highly unlikely Reid would have the 60 votes necessary to even bring the House bill up for debate in the Senate.

Aides to Reid said Monday that lawmakers would “soon” begin negotiations over the recess with the hope of working toward a conference on the House and Senate bills.

However, it appears to be a long road, with the immunity issue dividing the Democratic caucus and deep divisions remaining between the two parties.

While America remains exposed without the renewal legislation, the House leadership has called for a two-week vacation.  There may, however, be little sense of urgency with the likes of the ACLU declaring that we're not likely to see any progress in dealing with this important matter until after November - nine months after the law expired.