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Mike Lee Fires Back as Cornyn Says SAVE America Act 'Not Gonna Happen'

Cornyn said the bill did not have enough votes to pass and defended Thune against criticism over the vote count.

Mike Lee Fires Back as Cornyn Says SAVE America Act 'Not Gonna Happen'
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Senators Mike Lee and John Cornyn publicly disagreed over whether Senate Republicans can advance the SAVE America Act. Lee argued that continued debate could pass it; Cornyn said the bill lacks the votes and defended Majority Leader John Thune.

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John Cornyn
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Senator arguing that the SAVE America Act lacks the votes to pass

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Mike Lee
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Senator arguing that Republicans could advance the SAVE America Act through continued debate

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader criticized by Lee and defended by Cornyn

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Cornyn and Lee Dispute Path to Senate Vote on SAVE America Act

Outlets agree that Cornyn and Mike Lee publicly disagreed over advancing the SAVE America Act: Cornyn said it lacked votes, while Lee argued for continued debate. Center outlets present both senators’ arguments and note concerns about midterm prospects. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Lee’s push to keep debate going and Cornyn’s vote-count objection, with some portraying Cornyn as combative.

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