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GOP Senators Push College Sports Act, ICE Fund, THC Cut

8/9/2026

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John Thune (R-South Dakota) filed a cloture motion advancing the College Sports Act by Ted Cruz (R-Texas).
Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) sought to task 10-11 committees with votes on ICE limits or a $1.8 billion fund.
Susan Collins (R-Maine) warned a “vote-a-rama” would be risky.
Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) pushed to strip THC language, prompting Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) to caution would overturn bans in 27 states that bar men from women’s sports.

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John Thune (R-South Dakota) filed a cloture motion advancing the College Sports Act by Ted Cruz (R-Texas).
Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) sought to task 10-11 committees with votes on ICE limits or a $1.8 billion fund.
Susan Collins (R-Maine) warned a “vote-a-rama” would be risky.
Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) pushed to strip THC language, prompting Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) to caution would overturn bans in 27 states that bar men from women’s sports.