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Senate Rushes Budget, Sanctions, AG Blanche Amid GOP Pushback

8/7/2026

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Sen. John Thune announced the Senate will accelerate a resolution, executive-branch nominees, a Russia sanctions bill and attorney-general nominee Blanche by August.
Sen. Susan Collins will vote against Blanche while Sen. Ted Budd seeks to strip hemp-ban delay language.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Bill Cassidy have not disclosed their votes on Blanche as the White House urges the budget resolution and SAVE America Act.
GOP senators may block adjourning.

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Sen. John Thune announced the Senate will accelerate a resolution, executive-branch nominees, a Russia sanctions bill and attorney-general nominee Blanche by August.
Sen. Susan Collins will vote against Blanche while Sen. Ted Budd seeks to strip hemp-ban delay language.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Bill Cassidy have not disclosed their votes on Blanche as the White House urges the budget resolution and SAVE America Act.
GOP senators may block adjourning.