Time to Change: The Daylight Saving Debate in the Senate

The U.S. Senate revisited the proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, but consensus remains elusive. Senator Rick Scott and others pushed for the bill's passage, facing opposition from Senator Tom Cotton. Despite past support from President Trump, the issue remains unresolved, with standard time resuming soon.

The U.S. Senate briefly rekindled discussion on Tuesday regarding the long-delayed proposal to make daylight saving time a permanent fixture, effectively ending the biannual clock adjustments.

Senator Rick Scott, joined by fellow Republicans, took to the Senate floor advocating for the approval of their bill, initially passed in March 2022. However, their efforts faced resistance from Senator Tom Cotton, who objected to an expedited vote.

This issue has been the subject of congressional debate for years, even earning support from former President Donald Trump. Despite an earlier legislative hearing this year, a consensus remains elusive. Meanwhile, the U.S. prepares to shift back to standard time this Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies.)