Democrats block data center bill in Senate

Democrats criticise bill as lacking 'teeth' and push for mandatory measures to address soaring electricity bills.

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Democrats block data center bill in Senate Senate Democrats blocked a bill that seeks to address data center electricity costs, calling it ineffective and “toothless.” Though the legislation passed the House with significant bipartisan support.

Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a bill aimed to keep data centers from escalating utility costs, calling the legislation "toothless."

The bill's failure nonetheless gives Republicans a new line of attack against Democrats in the closing weeks of the Nov. 3 midterm election campaigns.