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Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him

Thune says the voting bill lacks the votes to pass and hopes the meeting will help Republicans settle on an agenda.

Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him
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Jun 24, 2026
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Donald Trump is set to meet Senate Republicans as disputes over his voting bill, a delayed nomination and Iran policy strain the party. Majority Leader John Thune and other senators say they hope the meeting will promote unity despite their disagreements.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader responding to Trump’s pressure on the voting bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President pressing Senate Republicans to advance his agenda

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Florida senator who invited Trump and urged votes on the bill

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

South Dakota senator discussing questions about the Iran agreement

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator hoping for a conciliatory meeting

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator described as increasingly critical of Trump

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator describing divisions among Republicans

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator advocating for the SAVE America Act

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Trump Meets Senate Republicans; Thune Says Voting Bill Lacks Votes

Trump met with Senate Republicans at the Capitol amid disputes over Iran policy and his voting bill. Thune said the bill lacked enough support to pass. Center outlets present the meeting as a dispute over Trump’s agenda, especially the Iran war vote and voting bill; later accounts also emphasize a housing bill standoff.

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