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GOP launches floor takeover for Trump-backed voter ID bill despite internal divisions

Lee urged Republicans to use a talking filibuster and keep the bill on the floor until it passed.

GOP launches floor takeover for Trump-backed voter ID bill despite internal divisions
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Senate Republicans opened a prolonged floor debate on the Trump-backed SAVE America Act, aiming to put Democrats on record opposing it. The move exposed divisions among Republicans over the bill and how to advance it.

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Mike Lee R · UT · SEN
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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator advocating a talking filibuster to advance the bill

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator who lobbied to bring the bill to the floor

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Thune to advance the bill

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who joined Democrats in blocking the legislation

Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Senator set to lead a package of proposed amendments

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who had threatened to oppose the bill and did not vote

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader opposing the bill and prolonged floor debate

Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator whose confirmation hearing could be affected by the floor debate

Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator who lobbied for the floor effort and discussed mail-in ballot restrictions

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Senate Republicans Debate the SAVE America Act

The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act, and Mike Lee is urging Republicans to keep pressing it. Left-leaning outlets stress Republican divisions, colleagues’ frustration with Lee’s push, and objections to the bill. Center outlets pair disagreement over how to advance it with Lee’s defense that Utah could adapt to proposed mail-voting restrictions.

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