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GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America Act

Murkowski cast the only Republican vote against advancing the measure and argued it was unlikely to pass.

GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America Act
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Senate Republicans are divided over how to advance the SAVE America Act, with Mike Lee pushing a talking filibuster and other senators questioning the strategy or proposed additions. The Senate voted 51-48 to begin advancing the measure, with Lisa Murkowski the only Republican voting against it.

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Lisa Murkowski R · AK · SEN
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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who opposed advancing the bill and questioned its prospects

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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator and leading proponent of the SAVE America Act's talking-filibuster strategy

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Tim Sheehy
R · MT · SEN

Senator opposing a proposed further restriction on mail-in voting

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator who suggested attaching the bill to a must-pass measure

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging passage of the bill and additional restrictions

Steve Daines
R · MT · SEN

Senator opposing a proposed further restriction on mail-in voting

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted to begin debate despite privately opposing the measure

Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Senator sponsoring an amendment to restrict absentee voting and address transgender participation and surgeries

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who had said he would oppose proceeding with the bill but missed the vote

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator opposing attaching the bill to the FISA extension

Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator recommending use of the amendment process during debate

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