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GOP Senators Back SAVE America Act But Balk At Using Talking Filibuster To Pass It

Thune said he lacks the Republican votes to use a talking filibuster but expects the bill to receive a floor vote.

GOP Senators Back SAVE America Act But Balk At Using Talking Filibuster To Pass It
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he lacks the Republican votes to use a talking filibuster to advance the SAVE America Act, though he expects a floor fight. President Donald Trump urged Thune to secure the votes, while Republican senators’ positions on the tactic vary.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader discussing the votes needed to advance the SAVE America Act with a talking filibuster

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

Kevin Cramer
R · ND · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

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

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who has not publicly voiced support for the talking filibuster

Mike Crapo
R · ID · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Thune to secure support for the bill

Steve Daines
R · MT · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator whose office was asked about his position on the talking filibuster

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who opposes the SAVE Act but supports voter ID

Mark Meadows
Former U.S. Representative (R-NC)

Author of a post listing senators said not to support the bill

Shelley Moore Capito
R · WV · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who has expressed opposition to using a talking filibuster

John R. Curtis
R · UT · SEN

Senator who has not publicly voiced support for the talking filibuster

Deb Fischer
R · NE · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

Tom Cotton
R · AR · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

James C. Justice
R · WV · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

John Hoeven
R · ND · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

Roger F. Wicker
R · MS · SEN

Senator who has not publicly voiced support for the talking filibuster

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator and sponsor of the SAVE America Act who promoted the talking-filibuster strategy

John Boozman
R · AR · SEN

Senator listed in a post as not supporting the bill

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John Thune Plans Senate Floor Vote on SAVE America Act

Outlets report that John Thune plans to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor and has said a talking filibuster lacks enough support. Left-leaning outlets frame Thune's resistance as a check on Trump and conservative pressure, while treating Punchbowl influence claims as an online theory. Center outlets focus on Senate procedure and Republican divisions over using a talking filibuster. Right-leaning outlets split over whether Thune should use the tactic, with some urging it and others saying it lacks votes or could consume Senate time; some also cover claims of Punchbowl influence.

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