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Can We Talk About the So-Called Talking Filibuster and Why It Won't Save the SAVE Act?

Patterson examines Lee’s proposal to use extended Senate debate to build pressure for the SAVE Act.

Can We Talk About the So-Called Talking Filibuster and Why It Won't Save the SAVE Act?
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Duane Patterson argues that using prolonged Senate debate under Rule XIX is unlikely to pass the SAVE Act, because amendments and debate could consume too much time and Democrats could continue to resist. He also says the strategy could prevent the Senate from addressing other business, and praises John Thune for not pursuing it.

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

Senator promoting a strategy to press Democrats to debate the SAVE Act

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader whose handling of the SAVE Act strategy is discussed

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Senator named as a possible lengthy speaker during debate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who praised the SAVE Act

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator described as unlikely to join a prolonged filibuster

Joe Manchin, III
Former U.S. Senator (I-WV)

Former senator mentioned in a comparison about changing the filibuster

Mazie K. Hirono
D · HI · SEN

Senator used as a hypothetical example of a lengthy speaker

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President mentioned as a possible replacement for Thune

Kyrsten Sinema
Former U.S. Senator (I-AZ)

Former senator mentioned in a comparison about changing the filibuster

Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Senator cited as a hypothetical lengthy speaker and amendment proposer

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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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