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Daylight saving time fight isn't over as House GOP presses Senate to end clock-turning forever

Cotton argued that permanent daylight saving time would leave children traveling to school in darkness during winter mornings.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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House Republicans are pressing the Senate to act on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent. The stalled bill has become a point of disagreement between President Donald Trump and Senator Tom Cotton, who opposes the change.

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Tom Cotton
R · AR · SEN

Senator and prominent critic of permanent daylight saving time

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Congress to make daylight saving time permanent

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader describing the bill's prospects

Katie Boyd Britt
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Senator discussing the prospect of further debate

Steve Scalise
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House Majority Leader pressing the Senate to take up the bill

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Thune Says Senate Has No Clear Path on Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill

Outlets agree the Senate has no clear path to advance a bill making daylight saving time permanent, and Tom Cotton opposes the change, citing dark winter mornings. Center outlets focus on the bill’s uncertain prospects and the arguments on both sides. Right-leaning outlets emphasize House Republicans pressing for action and the disagreement between Trump and Cotton.

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