Fact Check: "The Senate vote was 26 to 8, with one Democrat opposing it and six senators not casting a vote."
What We Know
The claim states that a recent Senate vote resulted in a tally of 26 in favor and 8 against, with one Democrat opposing and six senators not voting. However, according to the U.S. Senate Daily Press, the actual vote on a related matter showed a different outcome. The Senate invoked cloture on S. 1582, the Stablecoin/GENIUS bill, with a tally of 67-27. In this vote, the Democrats voting in favor included several prominent names, while only two Republicans voted against it. Notably, the senators who did not cast a vote included Gallego, Ossoff, and Padilla, totaling three, not six as claimed.
Additionally, the claim about the specific vote count of 26 to 8 does not correspond with any recent Senate votes recorded in the available sources. The only mention of a vote with a count close to this was regarding California lawmakers, where the vote was indeed 26 to 8, but it was not a Senate vote and involved different legislators (CalMatters).
Analysis
The claim appears to be a misrepresentation or confusion regarding the context of the vote. The Senate's actual voting record shows a significant difference in both the numbers and the context of the vote. The U.S. Senate Daily Press is a reliable source as it provides official records of Senate proceedings, making it a credible reference for verifying vote counts and outcomes.
In contrast, the source from CalMatters, while credible in its own right, pertains to a different legislative body (California lawmakers) and not the U.S. Senate. This confusion could lead to misinformation if not clarified. The discrepancy in the number of senators not voting (three instead of six) further undermines the claim's accuracy.
Conclusion
Verdict: False. The claim that "The Senate vote was 26 to 8, with one Democrat opposing it and six senators not casting a vote" is incorrect. The actual Senate vote on the Stablecoin/GENIUS bill was 67-27, with only three senators not voting, not six. The claim conflates different legislative contexts and inaccurately represents the voting outcome.
Sources
- Home - U.S. Senate Daily Press
- About the Senate and the Constitution
- 2026 United States Senate elections
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