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Schumer Slams SAVE America Act, Vows to Protect Voting Rights

3/17/2026

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned SAVE America Act as despicable and accused U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans of disenfranchising voters.
He said the act centers on election integrity and threatens democracy.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune planned to bring the bill to a vote this week, but it is expected to fail under current filibuster rules.
Schumer said he will counter Thune and protect voting rights.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned SAVE America Act as despicable and accused U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans of disenfranchising voters.
He said the act centers on election integrity and threatens democracy.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune planned to bring the bill to a vote this week, but it is expected to fail under current filibuster rules.
Schumer said he will counter Thune and protect voting rights.