Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
Summary
The U.S. Senate is trying to quickly handle important tasks before their August break. These tasks include approving government funding, confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general, passing a Russia sanctions bill, and other measures. Senate leaders need full agreement from all 100 senators to speed up the work, but some disagreements remain.Key Facts
- The Senate wants to finish key work before a five-week August recess.
- They need to approve a continuing resolution to keep the government funded after midterm elections.
- Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general is pending and faces some opposition from senators.
- The Senate also plans to consider a bill on sanctions against Russia and a bipartisan college sports measure.
- Senators must agree unanimously to speed up voting on these issues.
- Some Republicans are concerned about a provision related to hemp products in the funding bill.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate may have to work into next week if no deal is reached.
- The White House wants the Senate to pass a budget resolution and a voting regulation bill called the SAVE America Act.
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