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List of Republicans Who Want Recess Scrapped for SAVE Act—Would It Work?

Scott said he would vote to keep the Senate in session until it passed the SAVE America Act.

List of Republicans Who Want Recess Scrapped for SAVE Act—Would It Work?
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Four Republican senators called for canceling the August recess to pursue the SAVE Act, but the article says extra Senate time may not overcome the votes needed to advance it. The bill faces a potential Democratic filibuster, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the obstacle is the vote count.

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to remain in session for the SAVE Act

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Jim Banks
R · IN · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to remain in session for the SAVE Act

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who voted against advancing the SAVE Act in June and later supported Thune’s position

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President pressuring Thune and Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE Act

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator who joined Democrats in blocking a June attempt to advance the SAVE Act

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader facing pressure to advance the bill before recess

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who joined Democrats in blocking a June attempt to advance the SAVE Act

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who voted against advancing the SAVE Act in June and later supported Thune’s position

White House press secretary whose criticism of Thune prompted a response

Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to remain in session for the SAVE Act

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to remain in session for the SAVE Act

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Senators Urge Senate to Delay August Recess Over SAVE America Act

Rick Scott joined other Republican senators in urging the Senate to stay in session through the August recess to pursue the SAVE America Act. Center outlets focus on whether canceling recess could overcome the Senate’s vote-count hurdle. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the push to keep the Senate working toward passage, with some presenting the bill as an election-integrity measure.

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