Capitol Exit Strategy: Senate Struggles to Adjourn as Thune Faces Key Votes
TL;DR
Senate leaders race to adjourn for August recess as Majority Leader John Thune schedules votes on Russia sanctions, dozens of nominees, and a stopgap funding bill, while Blanche’s confirmation hinges on Sen. Cassidy amid Sen. Murkowski’s opposition. GOP hurdles over the SAVE America Act and a budget resolution threaten the plan, with additional uncertainty around the crypto bill and a college-sports bill delaying the exit from Washington.
- Capitol agenda: Senators find their exit strategy Politico
- Senate tackles packed agenda ahead of 5-week recess KCCI
- GOP infighting erupts as Thune warns of legislative ‘train wreck’ The Hill
- Inside the GOP's mad dash to recess finish line Axios
- Reporter's Notebook: Summer ends, but the Senate's fall crunch begins Fox News
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