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Trump-backed SAVE America Act will get a Senate vote, John Thune says

Thune said he would bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor next week but did not guarantee its passage.

Trump-backed SAVE America Act will get a Senate vote, John Thune says
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John Thune said he will bring the Trump-backed SAVE America Act to the Senate floor next week, while declining to promise it will pass. The bill would require proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote, and faces Democratic opposition.

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Senate Majority Leader announcing a planned floor vote on the SAVE America Act

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging passage of the SAVE America Act

Henry Cuellar
D · TX-28

Representative who was the only Democrat to support the House measure

Representative who suggested attaching the measure to another must-pass bill

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator who introduced the legislation and supports changing Senate procedure to advance it

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John Thune Plans Senate Floor Vote on SAVE America Act

Outlets report that John Thune plans to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor and has said a talking filibuster lacks enough support. Left-leaning outlets frame Thune's resistance as a check on Trump and conservative pressure, while treating Punchbowl influence claims as an online theory. Center outlets focus on Senate procedure and Republican divisions over using a talking filibuster. Right-leaning outlets split over whether Thune should use the tactic, with some urging it and others saying it lacks votes or could consume Senate time; some also cover claims of Punchbowl influence.

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