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

Lee said he would object to an August recess until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act.

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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Mike Lee R · UT · SEN
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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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Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

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

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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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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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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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