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51 to 48: Senate votes to advance SAVE America Act * WorldNetDaily * by Cristina Laila, The Gateway Pundit

Thune backed moving the SAVE America Act forward and said he filed amendments after the vote.

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The Senate voted 51-48 to advance the SAVE America Act, setting up debate on voter eligibility and identification requirements. John Thune said he filed amendments after the vote, while Chuck Schumer opposed the bill.

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Senate Majority Leader advocating for the bill and filing amendments

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Senate Begins Debate on the SAVE America Act

The Senate began debate on the SAVE America Act after a 51-48 vote advanced it. Majority Leader John Thune is leading Republicans’ effort to move it forward while acknowledging they lack votes to overcome the filibuster. Left-leaning outlets portray the bill as voter suppression and the planned floor fight as a pressure tactic. Center outlets focus on Thune managing a difficult debate amid Republican concerns and Democratic opposition. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the fight over Senate strategy and Republican divisions; opinion pieces urge Thune to push harder for passage, while straight-news reports stress procedural hurdles.

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