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Progress! Sen. Mike Lee says 'we've turned kind of a corner' on SAVE Act * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

Thune said he would bring the bill to the Senate floor and work with Lee on its debate procedure.

Progress! Sen. Mike Lee says 'we've turned kind of a corner' on SAVE Act * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
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Mike Lee said Senate leaders had made progress on a plan to debate the SAVE America Act using a version of the talking filibuster. John Thune said he plans to bring the bill to the floor, while the article describes its proposed federal voting requirements and opposition to them.

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John Thune
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Senate majority leader planning to bring the bill to the floor

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Mike Lee
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Senator discussing the bill’s Senate procedure and supporting extended debate

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Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Senator supporting the bill’s citizenship requirement for voting

J.D. Vance
Vice President of the United States

Vice president mentioned in a social-media post about Senate procedure

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John Thune Plans Senate Floor Vote on SAVE America Act

Outlets report that John Thune plans to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor and has said a talking filibuster lacks enough support. Left-leaning outlets frame Thune's resistance as a check on Trump and conservative pressure, while treating Punchbowl influence claims as an online theory. Center outlets focus on Senate procedure and Republican divisions over using a talking filibuster. Right-leaning outlets split over whether Thune should use the tactic, with some urging it and others saying it lacks votes or could consume Senate time; some also cover claims of Punchbowl influence.

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