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Boom: Senators Revolt Against Thune's Plan to Recess

Lee said he would object to the Senate’s August recess until it passed the SAVE America Act.

Boom: Senators Revolt Against Thune's Plan to Recess
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Several Republican senators vowed to oppose the Senate’s August recess until the SAVE America Act advances, challenging Majority Leader John Thune’s position on delaying the break. The article supports the bill’s voter-ID provisions and presents the senators’ stance approvingly.

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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator leading opposition to the August recess until the SAVE America Act advances

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator pledging to remain in session until the SAVE America Act passes

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Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Senator calling for the Senate to remain in session until the SAVE America Act passes

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Thune to keep the Senate in session until the bill advances

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader whose position on delaying the recess is challenged

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Mike Lee Says He Will Oppose August Recess Until SAVE America Act Passes

Mike Lee said he would oppose an August recess until the Senate passed the SAVE America Act and requested a roll-call vote. Center outlets present Lee’s move as contested, including praise and criticism that his social-media post was not an official Senate action. Right-leaning outlets frame the push as advancing election integrity and generally portray Lee and his allies’ effort favorably, with some criticism of John Thune.

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