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The Sneaky Attempt to End Cash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CZspAptXwQ
The End of Cash | Plain Meaning
On August 7th, 2026, a mostly empty Senate chamber passed a bill that
most Americans have never heard of. There was no recorded vote. Just
silence. And in that silence, something significant happened.The Common Cents Act would end production of the penny permanently.
But buried inside an amendment introduced at 10:53pm by a blockchain
entrepreneur turned senator was something nobody really talked about.
It was a provision that would give the Secretary of the Treasury the
power to eliminate every coin in American circulation. The nickel. The
dime. The quarter. All of it could be gone with nothing but 60 days
notice to Congress.In this episode of Plain Meaning, I break down exactly what happened
that night, who was behind it, and what they stand to gain. I look at
a senator known as the "crypto queen" and another senator who made his
money selling cars, and how they stand to gain from all this. I also
look at the firms behind them and why eliminating physical cash would
make them extraordinarily powerful.I also ask the question nobody in Washington is asking--what happens
when the lights go out and your only form of payment is digital? What
happens when your digital wallet gets hacked? And what does it mean
for every American when a handful of technology firms control the
infrastructure every single transaction in your life must go through?Physical cash is the only form of payment that requires no middleman,
no electricity, no network, and no permission. This episode explains
why that matters--and what you can still do about it.The bill has not yet become law. The House must still vote on the
Senate version. There is still time. But only if people know what is
happening.CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Introduction: When the Lights Go Out
3:19 — The Echo Chamber: What Happened on August 7th
6:30 — The Pushers: Who Is Behind This Bill
9:27 — Sneaky Sneaky: How They Passed It Without a Vote
11:38 — The New Middlemen: What a World Without Cash Really Looks LikeSOURCES:
— Common Cents Act (S.1525) — congress.gov
— Senate Amendment SA 6766 — Congressional Record S4586-S4588
— Senator Lummis financial disclosures — senate.gov
— FEC campaign finance records — fec.gov
— Andreessen Horowitz political spending — opensecrets.org
— Canada penny elimination study — Bank of Canada
— GENIUS Act text — congress.gov
— Chainalysis government contracts — justice.gov#EndOfCash #CommonCentsAct #Penny #CynthiaLummis #BernieMoreno
#Bitcoin #Crypto #DigitalCurrency #CashIsKing #Senate #Congress
#PlainMeaning #CryptoQueen #AndriessenHorowitz #Blockchain
#PhysicalCash #KeepCash #LummisAmendment #DigitalWallet #CBDCWarning
#FinancialFreedom #CashPrivacy #SenateVote #UnanimousConsent
#CryptoIndustry #SaveThePenny #FederalReserve #TreasuryDepartment
#ScottBessent #KeepCash#PlainMeaning #Documentary #NationalID #CashlessSociety #CBDC #CentralBanks #Surveillance #Censorship
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US Edges Towards Structured Crypto Regulation: The Clarity Act's Path
The US Senate Banking Committee voted on the Clarity Act, a bill to regulate digital assets. It aims to provide clear rules for crypto.
#CryptoRegulation, #ClarityAct, #USPolitics, #DigitalAssets, #SenateVote
https://newsletter.tf/us-clarity-act-crypto-regulation-senate-vote/
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The US Senate Banking Committee recently voted on the Clarity Act. This bill is a big step towards clearer rules for digital money like Bitcoin.
#CryptoRegulation, #ClarityAct, #USPolitics, #DigitalAssets, #SenateVote
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Senate Blocks War Powers Resolution for Seventh Time, Conflict Grinds On
US Senate rejects war powers resolution for Iran conflict 7 times. Learn why this matters for US war decisions and what happens next.
#WarPowersAct, #IranConflict, #SenateVote, #Congress, #USPolitics
https://newsletter.tf/us-senate-blocks-war-powers-iran-conflict/
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The US Senate has now blocked a war powers resolution for the Iran conflict seven times. This is the seventh time the vote has failed.
#WarPowersAct, #IranConflict, #SenateVote, #Congress, #USPolitics
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Senate Rejects Another Push to Halt Iran War Amid Growing Opposition
Senate votes against stopping Iran war. Many lawmakers unsure about the conflict's length and cost. What happens next?
#IranWar, #SenateVote, #WarPowersAct, #Congress, #USPolitics
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The Senate voted against a bill to end the war in Iran. This is the fourth time a similar bill has failed. Some Republicans are now questioning the war.
#IranWar, #SenateVote, #WarPowersAct, #Congress, #USPolitics
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Sanders Forces Senate Votes to Halt US Arms Sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders forces Senate votes on Wednesday to stop $660 million in US arms sales to Israel, affecting weapons used in Gaza.
#Sanders, #IsraelArmsSale, #USPolitics, #GazaConflict, #SenateVote
https://newsletter.tf/senate-votes-to-block-israel-arms-sale/
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Senator Bernie Sanders is trying to stop a $660 million arms sale to Israel. This is a big amount of money for bombs and bulldozers.
#Sanders, #IsraelArmsSale, #USPolitics, #GazaConflict, #SenateVote
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Senate Blocks Bill Defining Sports Participation by Birth Sex
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill on March 21, 2026, that would ban transgender women from female sports in federally funded schools. This affects transgender athletes and women's sports.
#TransgenderSports, #WomensSports, #SenateVote, #LGBTQRights, #FairnessInSports
https://newsletter.tf/senate-blocks-transgender-women-sports-bill-2026/
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On March 21, 2026, a bill to ban transgender women from female sports failed in the Senate. This is the second time in 2026 that Democrats have blocked such a bill.
#TransgenderSports, #WomensSports, #SenateVote, #LGBTQRights, #FairnessInSports
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Let kids be bored: French parent ahead of social media ban vote
The French Senate is set to vote on a landmark bill seeking to ban social media in France for those under the age of 15. Caroline Desfetes, a mother of two teens, said a ban could have helped limit her two teenagers’ usage of social media. #socialmediaban #France #under15 #Senatevote #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe:
https://fllics.com/en/video/let-kids-be-bored-french-parent-ahead-of-social-media-ban-vote/
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security with a vote of 54-45, succeeding Kristi Noem. #SenateVote #HomelandSecurity
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U.S. Shutdown Deepens After Senate Fails 13th Vote to Reopen Government - TLDR:
The 13th Senate vote on October 28 failed 55-44, keeping the U.S. government close... - https://blockonomi.com/u-s-shutdown-deepens-after-senate-fails-13th-vote-to-reopen-government/ #u.s.governmentshutdown #washingtonpolitics #federaloperations #governmentfunding #presidenttrump #u.s.congress #regulation #senatevote #johnthune #politics #finance
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The U.S. government shutdown has reached Day 9, with the Senate set for another vote today after six failed attempts to pass a funding bill. Lawmakers and analysts are divided on how long it could last. 🏛️
👉 Read more on the odds, history, and today’s Senate vote: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/national-news/florida/how-long-will-government-shutdown-2025-last-odds-update-on-senate-vote-today/
#GovernmentShutdown #USPolitics #SenateVote #BreakingNews #Congress #WashingtonDC #GBSMedia #BWHL #BlueWaterHealthyLiving
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Heather Cox Richardson reveals a controversial Senate budget reconciliation bill passed with a 50-50 vote, where Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. Opposition stemmed from tax cuts favoring the wealthy while slashing Medicaid and food security. Notably, the bill allocates $170.7 billion for immigration enforcement. Richardson's insightful analysis exposes the potential threat to democracy and legal accountability. For more details, click the link to the full article. #Immigration #SenateVote #BudgetCuts [Source](https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-1-2025)
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Trump’s “Big Bill”: Debt, Discontent, and a Deadline
Donald Trump is fiercely campaigning for his “Big Beautiful Bill,” a massive legislative package aiming to deliver record tax cuts and increase spending on the military and border security. Touted as a way to benefit every American and fulfill his election promises, the bill has already passed the House of Representatives but now faces significant hurdles in the Senate, even within his own Republican party. Despite White House claims of economic growth, the independent budget office […]
https://nomorecubes.net/2025/06/trumps-big-bill-debt-discontent-and-a-deadline/
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CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passes US House in partisan vote - The potential misuse of the CBDC technology trumped arguments about inno... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/cbdc-anti-surveillance-state-act-passes-house #cbdcanti-surveillancestateact #centralbankdigitalcurrency #ushouseofrepresentatives #financialregulation #federalreserveact #digitalcurrency #privacyconcerns #senatevote #cbdcdebate
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US Senate Votes to Overturn SEC’s Controversial Crypto Rules — Biden’s Veto Threat Looms - The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)... - https://news.bitcoin.com/us-senate-votes-to-overturn-secs-controversial-crypto-rules-bidens-veto-threat-looms/ #cryptoregulations #cryptoregulation #cryptocurrency #digitalassets #garygensler #regulation #senatevote #bidenveto #secsab121 #bitcoin #crypto #sec
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The US Senate approved a motion to suspend debates on the bill for aid to Ukraine and Israel. 66 senators voted in favor. However, House Speaker Johnson criticized the document for not addressing border security, a critical issue for Ukraine. #USUkraineAid #SenateVote
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The US Senate voted to begin debates on a bill providing $60 billion to Ukraine. 64 senators voted in favor, with the bill to discuss closer to passage. The bill also allocates $14 billion to Israel, $9 billion for humanitarian aid in Gaza, the West Bank, and Ukraine, and $4.8 billion to support allies in the Indo-Pacific region. #USUkraineAid #SenateVote
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Democrats turn tables on GOP in judge nominations
https://www.newsweek.com/senate-vote-judges-dick-durbin-gop-debate-nominees-1848702
#Newsweek #DemocratsJudges #GOPNominations #SenateVote #DickDurbin #DebateNominees #Politics #News
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Senate Voted to Let Vets With Mental Issues Keep Guns Hours Before Maine Shooting - Five senators who caucus with Democrats joined Republicans in voting to adopt the amendment
#RollingStone #SenateVote #VetsWithMentalIssues #GunControl #MaineShooting #MentalHealth #Politics #News
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A confused Dianne Feinstein tried to give a speech in the middle of a Senate hearing vote and was told to 'just say aye' instead
#DianneFeinstein #SenateHearing #ConfusedSpeech #JustSayAye #SenateVote #PoliticalHumor #Politics #News