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Thune Dismisses Filibuster as SAVE Act Faces Turmoil

3/11/2026

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  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed a talking filibuster to advance the SAVE America Act, citing a lack of votes.
  • He said the math doesn’t add up, making a filibuster and a simple majority unlikely.
  • Texas Senate race could be affected because Attorney General Ken Paxton offers to withdraw from a runoff to rally support for passage, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to withhold signature until SAVE Act is sent.