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Senate Republicans Debate the SAVE America Act

The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act, with Mike Lee urging Republicans to keep pressing it. Left-leaning outlets stress colleague frustration and bill objections; center outlets focus on Lee’s defense and Utah’s possible response to mail-voting limits.

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The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act, and Mike Lee is urging Republicans to keep pressing it.

Left-leaning outlets stress Republican divisions, colleagues’ frustration with Lee’s push, and objections to the bill. Center outlets pair disagreement over how to advance it with Lee’s defense that Utah could adapt to proposed mail-voting restrictions.

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“Republican divisions over Lee's push”

The articles portray Lee as pressing Republicans to prolong debate while describing colleague frustration and, in one account, possible committee consequences.

Raw StoryMAR 21 · 8:48 AM ET

'He's hurting us': Republicans trash Sen. Mike Lee's 'scorched earth' MAGA anticsLee is urging Senate Republicans to continue debating the SAVE America Act despite frustration from some colleagues.CRED 56BAL 45 MIXED

Crooks and Liars (cites Maine Morning Star)MAR 21 · 11:00 AM ET

Senate Republicans Deeply Divided Over Trump's SAVE ActMike Lee urged Senate Republicans to prolong debate and seek support for the bill.CRED 41BAL 60 MIXED

Center

33% · AVG CRED 77

4articles · 3 outlets

THE FRAME

“Lee's defense amid tactical debate”

Center coverage pairs disagreement over how to advance the bill with Lee's defense that Utah could adapt to proposed mail-voting restrictions.

The HillMAR 18 · 10:00 AM ET

GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America ActLee urged Republicans to replace senators who oppose using a talking filibuster to advance the bill.CRED 78BAL 70 MIXEDTHE HILL · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

Deseret NewsMAR 18 · 3:00 PM ET

Sen. Mike Lee says Utah could 'adjust' to proposed law restricting mail-in votingLee defended the bill and said Utah could adjust if its voting rules change.CRED 77BAL 65 MIXEDDESERET NEWS · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO NEWS

ksl.com (original publisher not identified)MAR 17 · 8:51 AM ET

Senate kicks off marathon debate for Mike Lee's election bill — but it could still failThe Senate is beginning debate on the election bill Lee is pushing, though it may not clear a filibuster.CRED 76BAL 50 INFORMATIONAL2 ARTICLES FROM KSL.COM

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Fox NewsMAR 17 · 8:34 AM ET

Republican senators blast Democrats over SAVE Act ahead of Senate voteLee accused Democrats of spreading a false narrative about the SAVE Act’s effects on voter rolls.CRED 69BAL 35 MIXED2 ARTICLES FROM FOX NEWS

The Daily CallerMAR 17 · 2:30 AM ET

Sen. Mike Lee Says No Rule Change Needed To Pass SAVE ActLee argued that the Senate can use a talking filibuster to advance the SAVE Act without changing its rules.CRED 54BAL 45 MIXED

BreitbartMAR 15 · 6:03 PM ET

Sen. Mike Lee: Planned Vote on SAVE America Act Will Show Who Is Fighting for Secure Elections, Who Fears ThemLee argued that the planned vote would reveal who supports secure elections and urged pressure on Democrats.CRED 42BAL 35 MIXED

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“Republican divisions over Lee's push”

The articles portray Lee as pressing Republicans to prolong debate while describing colleague frustration and, in one account, possible committee consequences.

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Raw StoryMAR 21 · 8:48 AM ET

Crooks and Liars (cites Maine Morning Star)MAR 21 · 11:00 AM ET

Senate Republicans Deeply Divided Over Trump's SAVE ActMike Lee urged Senate Republicans to prolong debate and seek support for the bill.CRED 41BAL 60 MIXED

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