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Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed

Trump urged Thune not to let the Senate leave town before passing the SAVE America Act and called for ending the filibuster.

Trump, 3 GOP Senators Tell John Thune To Keep Senate Open Until SAVE ACT Is Passed
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Donald Trump and Republican Sens. Mike Lee, Rick Scott and Ashley Moody urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in session until it passes the SAVE America Act. The calls come as Thune has said Republicans lack the votes to pass the measure.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging the Senate to stay in session and pass the SAVE America Act

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Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to stay in session until it passes the SAVE America Act

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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to stay in session until it passes the SAVE America Act

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator urging the Senate to stay in session until it passes the SAVE America Act

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Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Senator who previously suggested canceling a July recess

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader being urged to keep the Senate in session

Chip Roy
R · TX-21

Representative who voted against a House rule related to the SAVE America Act

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who criticized efforts to pass the SAVE America Act

Representative who voted against a House rule related to the SAVE America Act

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Trump Urges Senate to Cancel August Recess Over SAVE America Act

Outlets agree President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess and eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, while Thune maintained that Republicans lack the votes. Left-leaning outlets focus on Senate friction and portray Trump's warnings as chaotic pressure. Center outlets, including the Associated Press, emphasize the procedural standoff over vote counts and Senate scheduling. Right-leaning outlets spotlight conservative senators backing Trump's demand to pass the measure.

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