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Trump urges Thune to keep Senate in session until it passes SAVE America Act or ends filibuster

Trump pressed Thune publicly to keep the Senate in session until it acts on the bill or ends the filibuster.

Trump urges Thune to keep Senate in session until it passes SAVE America Act or ends filibuster
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
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President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in session until it passes the SAVE America Act or ends the filibuster. Thune has said Republicans lack the votes to pass the bill through regular order, while several GOP senators expressed support, concern or opposition.

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R · President of the United States

President urging Thune to pass the SAVE America Act or end the filibuster

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader facing pressure to advance the SAVE America Act or end the filibuster

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

Late senator whose Russian sanctions bill Republicans also want to pass

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator described as skeptical of the SAVE America Act

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator whose health-related absence is given as a reason Republicans hold 52 Senate seats

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator described as skeptical of the SAVE America Act

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who said he would work to stop the SAVE America Act

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader mentioned in Kennedy’s remarks about government funding

John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who criticized Thune as too cautious

White House press secretary who said Trump’s patience with Thune was running out

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator who warned that the Senate’s handling of the bill could affect elections and GOP leadership

ALSO MENTIONED  Jay Clayton, Nominee for Director of National Intelligence whom Thune wants to advance

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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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