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Senate Delays Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill Until Election

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Senate to approve permanent daylight saving time.
The Senate stalled the bill, scheduling no votes before the Nov. 3 congressional election.
The House passed the bill in July by a 308-117 vote.
Republican Senator John Kennedy called the effort “dead as disco.”
Critics warn winter sunrise could be as late as 9 a.m., affecting schools and commuters.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Senate to approve permanent daylight saving time.
The Senate stalled the bill, scheduling no votes before the Nov. 3 congressional election.
The House passed the bill in July by a 308-117 vote.
Republican Senator John Kennedy called the effort “dead as disco.”
Critics warn winter sunrise could be as late as 9 a.m., affecting schools and commuters.