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

Lee pushed back on Cornyn’s claim that the SAVE America Act could not pass, arguing that continued debate could advance it.

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

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

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Cornyn and Lee Dispute Prospects for SAVE America Act

Mike Lee and John Cornyn publicly disagreed over the SAVE America Act: Lee called for continued Senate debate, while Cornyn said supporters lacked the votes. Center outlets present the exchange as a two-sided argument and note Republican concerns about midterm prospects. Right-leaning outlets also report both positions, but center more on Lee’s call for continued debate; some frame him as prevailing over Cornyn, while others present both sides.

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