Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) says Senate Republicans will continue working even if they cannot pass their three top legislative priorities before the chamber’s planned recess at the end of the week. In an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” Lankford said the Senate Republican Conference is seeking to advance these measures before departing, but he indicated the GOP will press on if those goals are not met.
Lankford described the party’s priorities as including legislation on voter identification. Other elements of the GOP’s agenda were referenced as part of the three-priority set the conference is focused on, though the outlets summarized here do not detail all provisions.
The remarks come amid broader negotiations and scheduling discussions around whether the Senate can move multiple bills before recess. Lankford’s comments reflect a Republican strategy of tying the recess timetable to legislative progress, while leaving open the possibility of extending sessions should the targeted bills not clear the chamber in time.
