Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure

The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.

Sen. Tom Cotton is the most vocal opponent and has doubled down despite Trump's pressure.

Several other Republicans, particularly from Northern states, also oppose the change because it would mean much later sunrises.

Trump has publicly pressured Senate Republicans, including posting his personal cellphone number and ordering Cotton to 'GET IT DONE!'

Winter 1973: Congress passed a law instituting permanent daylight saving time as a trial amid an energy crisis. · By October 1973: The permanent daylight saving time law was repealed after public support dropped, partly due to children walking to school in the dark. · 2018: Then-Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation to keep the state on daylight saving time year-round, pending federal approval. · Last year: An AP-NORC poll found only 12% of American adults favored the current clock-changing system. · Earlier this month: Trump posted his personal cellphone number and pressured Cotton to pass the bill, calling criminals fans of darkness. · This week: Trump renewed his call on Truth Social, saying the Senate is letting the bill die despite majority public support.

12% of American adults · almost half of American adults · 1973 year · 2018 year · Nov. 3 date

Senate Majority Leader John Thune hasn't weighed in publicly on the House bill.