Alabama senators back data center bill to curb energy costs
News Cliptimesdaily.com·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC·10/2/2026
The U.S. Senate voted 57-43 against advancing legislation intended to protect Americans from electricity costs associated with data centers. Alabama Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville supported the bill, which had broader backing in the House.
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The U.S. Senate failed to advance legislation aimed at preventing data center-related electricity costs from being passed on to American consumers. The measure was defeated 57-43 in Washington.
Alabama Republican Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville voted in favor of the bill. The legislation had received widespread support in the U.S. House, but did not secure enough Senate support to move forward.