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Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill

Trump urged Thune to keep the Senate in session to pass the bill or terminate the filibuster.

Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill
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Mike Lee and Donald Trump urged the Senate to delay its August recess until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he would consider postponing the recess if doing so could produce a result.

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President urging the Senate to delay recess until it passes the SAVE America Act or ends the filibuster

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Utah senator urging Congress to remain in session to pass the SAVE America Act

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Trump Urges Senate to Cancel August Recess Over SAVE America Act

Outlets agree President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess and eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, while Thune maintained that Republicans lack the votes. Left-leaning outlets focus on Senate friction and portray Trump's warnings as chaotic pressure. Center outlets, including the Associated Press, emphasize the procedural standoff over vote counts and Senate scheduling. Right-leaning outlets spotlight conservative senators backing Trump's demand to pass the measure.

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