Senate negotiations intensify on recess deal
“There’s some movement in the right direction,” Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., told Semafor.
Senate negotiations are gaining momentum as Republicans meet with Vice President JD Vance to discuss a potential deal to conclude the Senate's summer business. According to Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., "There's some movement in the right direction." Republican leaders are reportedly nearing completion of the government spending bill, which could include a vote for Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., to eliminate a delay to a hemp products ban.
However, the issue remains the hemp legislation, as pointed out by Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine. Other key areas being finalized include the Russia sanctions bill, which may require amendment votes to restrict President Donald Trump's tariff powers, and a nominee package. Yet, attorney general nominee Todd Blanche is still 50 votes shy of the required number, and Democrats have yet to endorse cryptocurrency legislation. Additionally, finalizing the college sports bill this week appears to be a difficult task.
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