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Republican Senators Push for Legislative Priorities Before Recess

Updated 2026-08-02 22:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma and other Republican senators are urging the Senate to delay its planned recess until they can pass three key legislative priorities, including voter ID legislation. The push comes as lawmakers face a tight schedule before their August break.

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GOP Sen. James Lankford (Okla.) is among the chorus of Republican senators arguing for the upper chamber to delay its planned recess starting at the end of this week if lawmakers cannot pass the party’s top priorities, including voter ID legislation. While appearing on “Fox News Sunday,” Lankford ou
2026-08-02 21:59 UTC
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