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Boom: Senators Revolt Against Thune's Plan to Recess

Scott said he would vote to keep the Senate in session 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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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

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

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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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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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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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