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Trump Urges Firing of MacDonough Over SAVE Act Ruling

6/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough.
Elizabeth MacDonough ruled the SAVE America Act violated the Byrd Rule, blocking its inclusion in a budget reconciliation package.
Senators Lindsey Graham and Mike Lee sought a 60-vote waiver to suspend budget rules but fell short.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that firing Elizabeth MacDonough could create voting complications and undermine Senate procedures.

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U.S. President Donald Trump demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough.
Elizabeth MacDonough ruled the SAVE America Act violated the Byrd Rule, blocking its inclusion in a budget reconciliation package.
Senators Lindsey Graham and Mike Lee sought a 60-vote waiver to suspend budget rules but fell short.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that firing Elizabeth MacDonough could create voting complications and undermine Senate procedures.