Republicans punt Trump’s difficult agenda to fall
Next month, Senate Majority Leader John Thune will try to consider bipartisan bills on cryptocurrency regulation and college sports, and possibly take the next step in a party-line spending bill that could include voter ID language.
Senate Republicans have postponed the most challenging aspects of President Donald Trump's agenda until mid-September, just before the midterms when passing legislation becomes more difficult. Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to tackle bipartisan bills on cryptocurrency regulation and college sports, and potentially move forward with a party-line spending bill that may include voter ID provisions.
However, these efforts are expected to be difficult, as Democrats advocate for stricter ethics protections in the crypto bill, numerous Republicans seek amendments to the college sports legislation, and Thune faces the challenge of securing 50 votes to pass a budget resolution. This resolution will be required if Republicans wish to approve a third party-line spending bill during the current Congress.
Additionally, the House must still approve the Senate's bill to fund the government through December 11.
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