Senate Vote on Reducing Data Center Electricity Costs Fails

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On Wednesday, 43 senators voted against a bill aimed at reducing electricity expenses tied to data centers. The measure did not pass, with 57 senators in favor and 43 opposed. The opposition came from 41 Democrats and two independents, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine, who align with Democrats.

The supporters included 49 Republicans and eight Democrats, such as Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Jon Ossoff of Georgia, and Raphael Warnock of Georgia. The vote highlights ongoing discussions in Washington over the rising electricity needs of large-scale data centers and the potential cost impact on utilities and consumers.

The Senate roll-call provides a record of each senator’s vote and position but does not detail the rationale behind their decision.

Full List of Democrats Voting Against the Measure:

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Sen. Michael Bennet

Sen. Richard Blumenthal

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Sen. Cory Booker

Sen. Maria Cantwell

Sen. Chris Coons

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto

Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Sen. Dick Durbin

Sen. John Fetterman

Sen. Ruben Gallego

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Sen. Martin Heinrich

Sen. John Hickenlooper

Sen. Mazie Hirono

Sen. Tim Kaine

Sen. Mark Kelly

Sen. Andy Kim

Sen. Ben Ray Luján

Sen. Ed Markey

Sen. Jeff Merkley

Sen. Chris Murphy

Sen. Patty Murray

Sen. Alex Padilla

Sen. Gary Peters

Sen. Jack Reed

Sen. Jacky Rosen

Sen. Brian Schatz

Sen. Adam Schiff

Sen. Chuck Schumer

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Sen. Elissa Slotkin

Sen. Tina Smith

Sen. Chris Van Hollen

Sen. Mark Warner

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Sen. Peter Welch

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

Sen. Ron Wyden