US Senate Democrats block data center electricity cost bill that passed House 417-3

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted 57-43 to block the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill aimed at protecting consumers from higher electricity prices when data centers are built. The bill had passed the House 417-3. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, called it toothless and optional, while Republicans, including bill sponsor Jon Husted, argued it was a bipartisan win. The vote fell short of the 60 needed to overcome a filibuster. The bill's failure comes amid public concern over data centers, with a recent poll showing voters strongly oppose candidates who support them.