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Senate GOP moves on Save America Act, the voter ID bill Trump wants above all else

Thune opened Senate debate on the SAVE America Act and said it was important to debate the measure.

Senate GOP moves on Save America Act, the voter ID bill Trump wants above all else
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
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Senate Republicans advanced debate on the SAVE America Act in a 51-48 vote, with Lisa Murkowski the only Republican voting against it. The bill would require photo ID for voting and proof of citizenship to register, but its support remains below the 60 votes needed for final passage.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who opened debate on the bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Republicans to prioritize the bill

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House who advanced the bill in the House

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted to advance debate

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who voted against beginning debate

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who voted against the bill

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who did not vote

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader opposing the bill

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Senate Begins Debate on the SAVE America Act

The Senate began debate on the SAVE America Act after a 51-48 vote advanced it. Majority Leader John Thune is leading Republicans’ effort to move it forward while acknowledging they lack votes to overcome the filibuster. Left-leaning outlets portray the bill as voter suppression and the planned floor fight as a pressure tactic. Center outlets focus on Thune managing a difficult debate amid Republican concerns and Democratic opposition. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the fight over Senate strategy and Republican divisions; opinion pieces urge Thune to push harder for passage, while straight-news reports stress procedural hurdles.

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