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

Johnson supports trying the maneuver but says Senate procedure could make the outcome uncertain.

'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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Ron Johnson R · WI · SEN
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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: 57% good look

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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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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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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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