Inside the GOP's mad dash to recess finish line
Summary
Senate Republicans are pushing to complete several key issues before the August recess, including government funding, nominations, election security, and laws about college sports and digital assets. They face challenges like divisions over hemp regulation and negotiating votes with Democrats.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans want to finish work before the August recess on government funding, 74 nominations, Russia sanctions, and college sports rights (NIL).
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is planning votes on election security laws, though they are unlikely to pass due to lack of Democratic support.
- The vote on election security is partly to hold Democrats accountable and respond to President Trump’s demand to address election integrity.
- Senate negotiations face challenges over the CLARITY Act, which would regulate digital assets like cryptocurrencies.
- Democrats worry early votes on crypto bills could hurt bipartisan talks and increase political spending from crypto groups.
- Republicans are divided on hemp product regulations, with some wanting to remove a delay on banning certain intoxicating hemp products.
- The Senate may have to work into the weekend to resolve these issues before recess.
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