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Warnock and Moran both voted against cloture on Monday night to advance the GENIUS Act. But by the time a second procedural vote came up on Wednesday, both lawmakers backed the effort.
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May 23, 2025
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E-bike fires are happening across the country, costing lives and forcing families out of their homes. The Senate can help stop these fires and protect Americans. The bipartisan Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act will keep uncertified batteries off the market, reducing the risk.
Presented by UL Standards & Engagement
E-bike fires are happening across the country, costing lives and forcing families out of their homes. The Senate can help stop these fires and protect Americans. The bipartisan Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act will keep uncertified batteries off the market, reducing the risk.
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⚡ Kaine in Canada: I’ll force new vote to block tariffs
The declaration from Sen. Tim Kaine, who led a disapproval resolution last month that passed the Senate, came during a bipartisan visit to Canada’s capital.
Foreign Policy, Senate May 23, 2025
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⚡ Cable is losing the spectrum fight
The cable industry has yet to find a GOP champion for its concerns that the party-line reconciliation bill could hurt its bottom line.
Tech May 23, 2025
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⚡ Senators meet Canadian premier amid heightened tensions with US
After the meeting, Carney told reporters that the senators’ visit was “important both substantively and symbolically.”
Foreign Policy, Senate May 23, 2025
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Jason Smith’s tax bill tips for the Senate
Smith urged senators to tread carefully and avoid drastic changes so the bill doesn’t lose the support of hardline House conservatives or moderates.
Finance + Economy, Senate, The Vault May 22, 2025
Intelligence concerns enter the spectrum debate
President Donald Trump wants to auction off billions of dollars worth of radio spectrum as part of Republicans’ reconciliation bill.
Tech May 22, 2025
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Pressure builds on Trump, Senate leaders for new Russia sanctions
Republican senators are putting new pressure on Trump and Senate leaders to take up a hard-hitting Russia sanctions bill amid new signs that Moscow is slow-walking Ukraine peace talks.
Foreign Policy, Senate May 21, 2025
Presented by UL Standards & Engagement
E-bike fires are happening across the country, costing lives and forcing families out of their homes. The Senate can help stop these fires and protect Americans. The bipartisan Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act will keep uncertified batteries off the market, reducing the risk.