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'Complex': Senators Say Passing SAVE America Act Will Be a Challenge

Thune says a vote will come but has not committed to the talking filibuster Republicans are considering.

'Complex': Senators Say Passing SAVE America Act Will Be a Challenge
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Republicans are weighing whether to use a talking filibuster to advance the SAVE America Act, which would require photo identification and proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Ron Johnson describe obstacles and uncertainty around the approach.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader discussing the timing of a vote and whether to use a talking filibuster

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Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator supporting a talking filibuster to force consideration of the bill while warning it may not work

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator whom Johnson says attended a discussion of the maneuver at the Oval Office

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act

Representative urging passage of the bill and questioning whether senators will use the talking filibuster

Chip Roy
R · TX-21

Representative whose office posted support for the bill

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President mentioned in an embedded post about the votes needed to pass the bill

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator identified as a proponent of the talking filibuster

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Trump Urges Senate to Advance the SAVE America Act

President Trump pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to advance the SAVE America Act, while Thune had not committed to using the talking filibuster Republicans are debating. Center outlets focus on whether Republicans can use the talking filibuster, including procedural doubts and Democratic opposition. Right-leaning outlets emphasize pressure to pass the bill, with some faulting Thune’s hesitation and others stressing Republican resistance to that procedure.

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