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Trump's SAVE Act Faces Filibuster Roadblock in Senate

3/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and far-right Republicans push the SAVE America Act to require citizenship proof for voter registration and voter ID.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) says Republicans lack the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Thune plans marathon sessions instead of a talking filibuster to force Democrats to debate and limit other legislative actions.
The bill is expected to fail unless Democrats change their stance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and far-right Republicans push the SAVE America Act to require citizenship proof for voter registration and voter ID.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) says Republicans lack the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Thune plans marathon sessions instead of a talking filibuster to force Democrats to debate and limit other legislative actions.
The bill is expected to fail unless Democrats change their stance.