Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

In a late-night Senate session, Republican Sen. John Kennedy expressed frustration over the lack of time to debate amendments on a budget resolution for immigration enforcement agencies. As the session stretched past 3:30 a.m., senators were visibly exhausted, highlighting a recurring issue in Congress where overnight sessions are used to push legislation through. This practice reflects a broader dysfunction, with lawmakers increasingly acting in self-interest, leading to chaotic debates over critical issues like government funding. Recently, a Senate deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security was rejected by the House, leaving the matter unresolved. This ongoing pattern of late-night legislative battles underscores the challenges of a fractured Congress. QUESTION: How might the practice of overnight legislative sessions impact the effectiveness of decision-making in Congress?