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Trump, GOP Senators Demand Senate Remain In Session Until SAVE America Act Passes

Lee said he would withhold consent for a recess and requested a roll-call vote on adjournment.

Trump, GOP Senators Demand Senate Remain In Session Until SAVE America Act Passes
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President Trump and Republican senators pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in session until it passes the SAVE America Act. Thune resisted calls to eliminate the filibuster, while the bill faces a likely 60-vote hurdle.

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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator objecting to a Senate recess before action on the bill

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader responding to pressure to keep the Senate in session

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging the Senate to remain in session and abolish the filibuster

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator who said he would object to recessing without action on the bill

White House press secretary commenting on Trump's position

Ashley Moody
R · FL · SEN

Senator who said she would object to recessing without action on the bill

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Mike Lee Says He Will Oppose August Recess Until SAVE America Act Passes

Mike Lee said he would oppose an August recess until the Senate passed the SAVE America Act and requested a roll-call vote. Center outlets present Lee’s move as contested, including praise and criticism that his social-media post was not an official Senate action. Right-leaning outlets frame the push as advancing election integrity and generally portray Lee and his allies’ effort favorably, with some criticism of John Thune.

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