The Protect College Sports Act failed to secure a Senate vote during a late-night push that continued into the early hours of Saturday, despite public support from President Donald Trump. The setback delays action on legislation intended to address issues in college sport and shows that supporters were unable to overcome procedural and political resistance before the August recess.

Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell and Eric Schmitt were among those seeking sufficient backing for the measure. Lawmakers and aides returned to the Capitol on Friday night amid expectations of progress, but the effort stalled by about 2 a.m.; a vote has consequently been pushed to September.