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John Thune Plans Senate Floor Vote on SAVE America Act

Thune plans to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor. Coverage differs on whether a talking filibuster could advance it and whether he should pursue one.

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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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“Thune checks Trump’s pressure”

The Daily Beast portrays Thune as correcting Trump’s expectations about the bill’s Senate prospects.

EsquireMAR 11 · 5:26 PM ET

Wait, Does John Thune Actually Have a Spine?Thune plans to bring the bill to the floor without using the talking filibuster sought by conservative activists.CRED 77BAL 20 MIXED

The Daily BeastMAR 10 · 9:08 PM ET

GOP Senator John Thune Gives Trump's Bonkers Plot a Reality CheckThune warned Trump that the push for the SAVE Act does not add up in the Senate.CRED 71BAL 50 MIXED

Raw StoryMAR 10 · 7:17 PM ET

MAGA now thinks Punchbowl News secretly controls John ThuneThune has ruled out changing Senate filibuster rules to advance the SAVE Act, while an online theory claims Punchbowl News influences him.CRED 56BAL 35 INFORMATIONAL

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4articles · 4 outlets

THE FRAME

“Procedural path remains uncertain”

Center coverage tracks Thune’s plan for a floor vote and questions about Republican support for a talking filibuster.

Associated PressMAR 10 · 3:00 AM ET

Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for ‘talking filibuster’ - AP NewsJohn Thune said the Senate would consider the SAVE America Act but lacked support for a talking filibuster or eliminating the filibuster.CRED 96BAL 75 MIXED

NBC NewsMAR 9 · 8:58 PM ET

Senate Republicans splinter over SAVE America Act's path as Trump calls for more revisionsThune says the Senate path for the SAVE America Act remains uncertain and questions whether a talking filibuster could succeed.CRED 85BAL — MIXED

CNBCMAR 12 · 11:59 AM ET

Trump-backed SAVE America Act will get a Senate vote, John Thune saysThune said he would bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor next week but did not guarantee its passage.CRED 81BAL 75 INFORMATIONAL

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THE FRAME

“Can a talking filibuster work?”

Right-leaning coverage splits between urging Thune to use the tactic and arguing it lacks votes or could stall other Senate business.

The Daily CallerMAR 11 · 6:45 PM ET

GOP Senators Back SAVE America Act But Balk At Using Talking Filibuster To Pass ItThune said he lacks the Republican votes to use a talking filibuster but expects the bill to receive a floor vote.CRED 54BAL 50 MIXED

townhall.comMAR 10 · 8:45 PM ET

GOP Will Bring SAVE Act to the Floor to 'Put Democrats on the Record' on Voter IDThune plans to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor, though critics say he should use a talking filibuster.CRED 44BAL 25 MIXED

redstate.comMAR 10 · 6:15 PM ET

Thune's Refusal to Fight for the SAVE America Act Gets a Swampy New BackstoryThe article criticizes Thune’s refusal to pursue a Senate rule change to advance the SAVE America Act and questions his relationship with Punchbowl News.CRED 43BAL 20 MIXED

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“Thune checks Trump’s pressure”

The Daily Beast portrays Thune as correcting Trump’s expectations about the bill’s Senate prospects.

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EsquireMAR 11 · 5:26 PM ET

Wait, Does John Thune Actually Have a Spine?Thune plans to bring the bill to the floor without using the talking filibuster sought by conservative activists.CRED 77BAL 20 MIXED

The Daily BeastMAR 10 · 9:08 PM ET

GOP Senator John Thune Gives Trump's Bonkers Plot a Reality CheckThune warned Trump that the push for the SAVE Act does not add up in the Senate.CRED 71BAL 50 MIXED

Raw StoryMAR 10 · 7:17 PM ET

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