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Trump Threatens Shutdown Until SAVE Act Passes, Senate Stalemate

6/11/2026

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President Donald Trump said he will not sign other legislation and will shut down the government until the SAVE America Act passes.
The SAVE America Act cleared the House but is stalled in the Senate because Republicans lack filibuster-breaking votes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the bill will need more Republican wins in the November midterms.
Democratic senators oppose it, saying citizenship and photo-ID rules could bar eligible voters.

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President Donald Trump said he will not sign other legislation and will shut down the government until the SAVE America Act passes.
The SAVE America Act cleared the House but is stalled in the Senate because Republicans lack filibuster-breaking votes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the bill will need more Republican wins in the November midterms.
Democratic senators oppose it, saying citizenship and photo-ID rules could bar eligible voters.