Thune pours cold water on Trump push to reform filibuster for SAVE Act
Democrats could easily block the SAVE Act by voting against a cloture motion.

President Trump continued to lob pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to find votes to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on Wednesday, saying Thune has “got to be a leader.” “Well, he’s got to be a leader. If he’s a leader, he’s got to get them,” Trump told reporters at…
Democrats could easily block the SAVE Act by voting against a cloture motion.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
President Donald Trump increased pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to pass the SAVE America Act, imploring him to be a “leader” after he expressed concerns that there is not enough support for the measure in his chamber. “He’s got to be a leader. He’s the leader, he’s got to get them,” Trump…
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) must “be a leader” and take the SAVE American Act across the finish line as Senate Republicans face continued pressure from voters and the White House to pass the voter ID legislation before the midterm elections. Asked about Thune on Wednesday, Trump ...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is exploring an open-ended debate on the SAVE America Act that could run a week or longer, forcing Democrats to publicly defend their opposition to the bill, according to senators and aides.Why it matters: Working through nights is on the table (beginning early next week). Passing the bill with a 50-vote threshold is…
Trump demands Senate Republicans pass SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but GOP leaders say they lack votes for filibuster.