WATCH LIVE: Senate meets after advancing College Sports Act
Summary
The Senate voted 74-24 to end debate on the Protect College Sports Act, moving it closer to a final vote. The bill aims to address problems in college sports like high spending, many lawsuits, and issues with athlete transfers.Key Facts
- The Senate vote to stop the debate was 74 in favor and 24 against.
- The bill is called the Protect College Sports Act.
- It targets problems such as rising costs, legal disputes, and transfer portal issues in college sports.
- Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, is one of the bill's co-sponsors.
- Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, also co-sponsored the bill.
- The bill surpassed the 60-vote requirement needed to overcome a filibuster.
- Senate Democrats recently blocked a cryptocurrency bill over concerns about President Trump’s investments.
- The bill now needs to pass the House of Representatives to become law, but the House has struggled with similar legislation before.
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