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Four GOP Senators Join Dems to Stop SAVE Act

Collins joined three other Republican senators in voting against the amendment.

Four GOP Senators Join Dems to Stop SAVE Act
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Four Republican senators joined Senate Democrats in voting down an amendment to attach the SAVE America Act to a budget reconciliation package. The vote left the proposal without a clear path forward, while supporters and opponents disputed its voter-identification and citizenship requirements.

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Susan M. Collins R · ME · SEN
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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who voted against the amendment

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Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who voted against the amendment

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who voted against the amendment

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Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted against the amendment

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator who offered and defended the amendment

Tim Burchett
R · TN-2

Representative who criticized lawmakers opposing the proposal

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who supported the amendment's requirements

Alex Padilla
D · CA · SEN

Senator who opposed the amendment

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator who urged leaders to bring the legislation back for another vote

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Senate Rejects Graham Amendment to Add SAVE Act to Reconciliation Package

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