Poll: Should Wyoming’s U.S. Senators To Vote For Permanent Daylight Saving Time?

The U.S. House on Tuesday voted for the Sunshine Protection Act by a margin of 308-117.

The bill would institute Daylight Saving Time year-round in the U.S., although states could opt out. By the way 'Daylight Saving Time" is the correct term, even though it is often called "Daylight Savings Time."

Rep. Hageman Voted Against House Bill

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman was one of 22 Republicans to vote against the bill, arguing that it would be bad for farmers, ranchers, and school kids. She argued that it robs those in agriculture of "precious sunlight" and that school kids would be forced to go to school in the dark, according to Cowboy State Daily

Supporters of the legislation argue that problematic work or school schedules can be adjusted to work within the framework of year-round Daylight Saving Time. So far as the argument that it would hurt agriculture, supporters of the bill consider that a non-issue, since farmers and ranchers don't punch a clock anyway and work as needed.

How Should Senators Barrasso And Lummis Vote?

The Bill now goes on to the U.S. Senate, where Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis may have a chance to vote on the proposal. President Trump has said he supports the bill, so if it passes the Senate, it likely will become law.

That passage is far from certain, however, as the bill faces significant Senate opposition. Senator Tom Cotton [R-Ark.] In a 2025 speech against similar legislation posted on his website, Cotton said "By moving the clock back an hour in winter, permanent Daylight Savings Time would push winter sunrises to an absurdly late hour, depriving Americans of morning sunshine that’s essential for our safety and well-being."

There is some question as to whether the legislation will be brought up for a Senate vote due to opposition from some powerful senators.

Basically, opponents of the legislation fall into two categories. Those who like the traditional twice-a-year-time changes. And others who want to stop changing the clocks, but who think year-round Standard Time is a better option

An AP-Norc Poll conducted last fall found that only 12 percent of people responding like the current system of changing the clocks twice a year. The margin in favor of permanent Daylight Saving Time was 56-42 percent. If those results are accurate, a significant number of people--albeit not a majority--would support year-round Standard Time instead of Daylight Saving Time.

So what do you think? Do you want Senators Barrasso and Lummis to vote for or against permanent Daylight Saving Time? Take our poll and give us your opinion!