AP Exclusive: Senate Democrats plan to force votes on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rollbacks

Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, plan to force votes on Wednesday using Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to overturn Trump administration rollbacks of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This maneuver aims to pressure vulnerable Republicans in an election year by highlighting dozens of rescinded policies impacting consumer finance issues like debt collection and overdraft fees. The acting director, Russell Vought, has stated his goal is to dismantle the agency. While these resolutions are unlikely to pass, Democrats intend to use the votes to emphasize their economic message. The proposed resolutions target policy changes made since the Republican administration took over the CFPB in February 2025.