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Senate Blocks $70 B SAVE Act, Recess Talks Continue

7/28/2026

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Senators want Senate to cancel the August recess to pass the SAVE Act.
President Donald Trump urged Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in session for bill.
The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship and needs seven Democratic votes to overcome 60-vote filibuster.
Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis joined Democrats to block SAVE Act, a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol package.

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Senators want Senate to cancel the August recess to pass the SAVE Act.
President Donald Trump urged Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in session for bill.
The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship and needs seven Democratic votes to overcome 60-vote filibuster.
Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis joined Democrats to block SAVE Act, a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol package.