Data Center Bill Falls Short in Senate as Lawmakers Take Final Votes Before the Midterms
The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2026 (AP) — A bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.
Before leaving Washington to campaign, Senate Republicans reserved one of the chamber's final votes for a bill they hoped would underscore efforts to address the impact data centers have on voters' monthly energy bills. The bill needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57—43.
