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Sen. Kennedy Pushes SAVE Act, Iran Sanctions, Rejects Saudi Deal

7/27/2026

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Kennedy Backs SAVE

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) told “Face the Nation” he backs the SAVE Act, requiring voter ID and a single election day.
He says the bill can pass and survive a “Byrd bath” because it is nonpartisan.
Kennedy criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, saying they want to give him a bathrobe, popsicle and force his retirement.
He praised Senate Majority Leader John Thune, calling him better looking but too cautious.

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Kennedy Pushes Funding

Kennedy said the House budget resolution must be placed on the floor to fund defense, farmers and the SAVE Act.
He urged the Senate to add Iran to the Graham Russian sanctions bill and schedule a vote before the summer recess.
He opposed the Saudi civil nuclear agreement, arguing it could encourage other nations to pursue nuclear weapons amid global tensions.

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Kennedy Backs SAVE

Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) told “Face the Nation” he backs the SAVE Act, requiring voter ID and a single election day.
He says the bill can pass and survive a “Byrd bath” because it is nonpartisan.
Kennedy criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, saying they want to give him a bathrobe, popsicle and force his retirement.
He praised Senate Majority Leader John Thune, calling him better looking but too cautious.

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