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Pressure mounts to pass Trump-backed daylight saving time bill as clocks soon fall back

Trump pressed for passage of the bill and urged supporters to contact Cotton after sharing the senator’s cellphone number.

Pressure mounts to pass Trump-backed daylight saving time bill as clocks soon fall back
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Steve Scalise urged the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, while President Trump intensified pressure on Senate Republicans and criticized Sen. Tom Cotton, who opposes permanent daylight saving time. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there was no clear path forward, and no vote was scheduled before the Senate’s return after the midterm elections.

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President urging Senate Republicans to pass the bill and criticizing Cotton

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Tom Cotton
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Senator opposing permanent daylight saving time

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader describing the lack of a path forward

Steve Scalise
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House Majority Leader urging the Senate to pass the bill

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Trump Presses Senate to Pass Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill

Outlets agree that Trump urged the Senate to make daylight saving time permanent and that the bill remains stalled amid Sen. Tom Cotton’s opposition. Center outlets describe the stalled bill amid Trump’s push and Cotton’s opposition, with some coverage also addressing criticism over Trump sharing Cotton’s phone number. Right-leaning outlets likewise report the stalled push and Cotton’s objections, emphasizing concerns about dark winter mornings.

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