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Thune Rejects Trump's Filibuster Push on SAVE Act

3/12/2026

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Summary

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
Thune said there are not enough votes to change Senate rules or sustain such a filibuster for the citizenship-proof act.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened not to sign legislation until the bill passes.
Some Republicans back the bill, Democrats oppose it, and Thune plans a vote next week.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, the U.S. Senate, led by Majority Leader Harry Reid, voted 52-48 to change filibuster rules, allowing a simple majority to confirm presidential nominees. This shift has had lasting effects on legislative dynamics, as seen in John Thune's rejection of Trump's filibuster push for the SAVE America Act, highlighting ongoing partisan divisions over immigration policy and the implications of the 2013 rule change.

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Story summary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act.
Thune said there are not enough votes to change Senate rules or sustain such a filibuster for the citizenship-proof act.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened not to sign legislation until the bill passes.
Some Republicans back the bill, Democrats oppose it, and Thune plans a vote next week.

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