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Will Republicans Fight For The SAVE Act - Or Fold Again?

The opinion urges Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the SAVE America Act on the floor and press for its passage.

Will Republicans Fight For The SAVE Act - Or Fold Again?
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Heather Higgins argues that Senate Republicans should keep the SAVE America Act on the floor and use a prolonged filibuster to pressure Democrats to support it. She urges Majority Leader John Thune to pursue passage rather than settle for a messaging exercise.

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John Thune R · SD · SEN
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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader urged to press for passage of the SAVE America Act

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Mark R. Warner
D · VA · SEN

Senator cited as representing a state where elections are closely decided

Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Senator named as a potential target of pressure during a prolonged floor fight

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose dealmaking approach is presented as a model for the strategy urged in the article

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator whose support is suggested as one of the votes needed for passage

Mazie K. Hirono
D · HI · SEN

Senator criticized for remarks about identification requirements

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senator criticized for comments about minority access to identification

Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

Senator cited as representing a state where elections are closely decided

Gary C. Peters
D · MI · SEN

Senator whose retirement is cited as creating a competitive open seat

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator advocating a standing filibuster for the bill

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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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