Three Lawmakers Sleep During Marathon Trump Bill Debate

During marathon all-night committee sessions to advance President Trump's legislative agenda, three U.S. lawmakers—Republican Blake Moore and Democrats Debbie Dingell and Jan Schakowsky—were caught sleeping. Moore was notably seen dozing off during the House Ways and Means Committee markup and had to be nudged awake before a vote after 17 hours of deliberation, while Dingell and Schakowsky were observed nodding off during the Energy and Commerce Committee's lengthy markup. These sessions, lasting over 20 to 30 hours, focused on significant tax cuts and spending policies integral to the Trump administration's agenda. The lawmakers' sleep episodes sparked widespread public criticism and social media mockery, raising concerns about the seriousness and attention lawmakers devote to crucial national policy debates. While some attribute the fatigue to the grueling length of the sessions, others emphasize that remaining alert is part of their official duties, highlighting the tension between the demands of lengthy deliberations and the expectations of public office. This incident has intensified scrutiny on congressional conduct during high-stakes legislative processes and underscores the challenges inherent in prolonged overnight political negotiations.