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Permanent Daylight Saving Time Plan Hits Senate Resistance Over Winter Sunlight

Trump pushed for permanent daylight saving time and called on Arkansas voters to encourage Cotton to support it.

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Plan Hits Senate Resistance Over Winter Sunlight
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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President Donald Trump urged the Senate to advance permanent daylight saving time, while Sen. Tom Cotton opposed the plan over concerns about dark winter mornings. The measure faces resistance and limited Senate floor time.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging the Senate to advance the measure

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Tom Cotton
R · AR · SEN

Senator opposing permanent daylight saving time

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator who supports the Senate legislation

Patty Murray
D · WA · SEN

Senator who supports permanent daylight saving time

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Senate majority whip discussing state-by-state effects

Steve Daines
R · MT · SEN

Senator who raised concerns about effects on Montana families

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

Senator who has expressed concerns about effects in western states

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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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