US House votes to make daylight saving time permanent, passing bill to ‘ditch the switch’
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The US House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, with a vote of 308-117. Proponents, including the White House, argued that the change would provide more daylight during active hours. The bill would end the biannual clock change, though states could opt out. If enacted, this would affect most of the United States.
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The US House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.
The vote was 308-117 in favor of the bill.
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Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active.
Opinion- The US House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.
- The vote was 308-117, showing a clear division.
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Loaded language removedThe US House passed a bill on Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. The vote was 308-117.
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Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active.
OpinionThe US House passed a bill on Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent.
South China Morning PostThe vote was 308-117 in favor of the bill.
South China Morning PostDaylight saving time is the period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time.
South China Morning Post