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Trump Accuses Cotton of Blocking Sunshine Protection Act

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 4:28 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump accused Senator Tom Cotton of blocking the Sunshine Protection Act on Oct. 1, 2026.
The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act in July 2026 by a 308-117 bipartisan vote.
Senator Cotton warned permanent daylight saving time would darken winter mornings and endanger children walking to school.
A February YouGov poll showed 64 % of Americans support ending the twice-yearly clock changes.

History

Historical Context

Congress passed the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act in 1974, a year-round DST trial backed by President Gerald Ford to curb the 1973 oil crisis, but it ended on October 27 1974 after safety worries and waning support. The 2026 House approval (308-117) to make DST permanent, promoted by Donald Trump, mirrors that dispute, and a poll shows 64 % of Americans favor year-round daylight saving.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump accused Senator Tom Cotton of blocking the Sunshine Protection Act on Oct. 1, 2026.
The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act in July 2026 by a 308-117 bipartisan vote.
Senator Cotton warned permanent daylight saving time would darken winter mornings and endanger children walking to school.
A February YouGov poll showed 64 % of Americans support ending the twice-yearly clock changes.

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