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John Thune: Pass The SAVE America Act Already

Thune says he wants a path to a result before keeping the Senate in session, while the author urges him to press for passage.

John Thune: Pass The SAVE America Act Already
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
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The author attacks Senate Majority Leader John Thune for not forcing action on the SAVE America Act, arguing that the Senate should remain in session or change its filibuster rules. The article also highlights President Trump’s demand for action and Thune’s concerns about whether further debate would produce a result.

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader criticized for his approach to advancing the SAVE America Act

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

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

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator said to oppose adjourning before the SAVE America Act passes

Tim Burchett
R · TN-2

Representative cited for voting repeatedly for the SAVE Act in the House

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator mentioned as someone who could benefit from returning home to campaign

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator reported to have voted against the legislation

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator reported to have voted against the legislation

Jon Husted
R · OH · SEN

Senator mentioned as someone who could benefit from returning home to campaign

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former Speaker cited as a comparison for keeping lawmakers in line

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator reported to have voted against the legislation

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice President mentioned in a social-media post about a possible reconciliation strategy

Dan Sullivan
R · AK · SEN

Senator mentioned as someone who could benefit from returning home to campaign

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator said to oppose adjourning before the SAVE America Act passes

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Trump Urges Senate to Stay in Session to Pass SAVE America Act

Donald Trump urged the Senate to stay in session until it passes the SAVE America Act, while Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans lack the votes to advance it and rejected ending the filibuster. Left-leaning outlets frame the demand as pressure over voting rights and highlight backlash against Republicans who resist. Center outlets focus on the vote constraints and whether staying in session could create a path to passage. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s push to pass the bill, with some portraying Thune’s caution as a failure to deliver.

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