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

Thune has said Republicans lack the votes to pass the bill through regular order as Trump pressures him to act.

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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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Thune to pass 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 Stay in Session to Pass SAVE America Act

Donald Trump urged the Senate to stay in session until it passes the SAVE America Act, while Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans lack the votes to advance it and rejected ending the filibuster. Left-leaning outlets frame the demand as pressure over voting rights and highlight backlash against Republicans who resist. Center outlets focus on the vote constraints and whether staying in session could create a path to passage. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s push to pass the bill, with some portraying Thune’s caution as a failure to deliver.

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